Orchard Park, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orchard Park, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orchard Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 149 days in the Southern Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Orchard Park, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (143 days) and high winds (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 149 | Jun 2026 | Nov 6, 2015 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 143 | Jan 2026 | Nov 19, 2014 · 1 death · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 62 | Mar 2026 | Oct 31, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 58 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2009 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 47 | Apr 2025 | Nov 1, 2019 · $5.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Oct 2018 | Jul 25, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2022 | Mar 12, 2014 · $27,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Southern Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Orchard Park get?
A normal year brings about 109 inches of snow to Orchard Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wales weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (32.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 9.1 | 26.6 | 32.9 | 19.9 | 17.0 | 3.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Orchard Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 13 miles north. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Orchard Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 13 mi north | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 133 mi south-southeast | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 146 mi east-southeast | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Orchard Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orchard Park, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on August 19, 1970, which touched down about 8 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 28, 2017.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Orchard Park's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Orchard Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orchard Park, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 13 miles north. KCCX (State College, PA) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orchard Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orchard Park the lowest scan from KBUF is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orchard Park free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Orchard Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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