Ovid, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ovid, Seneca County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ovid?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Seneca forecast zone and Seneca County — the most common reported hazard around Ovid, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Sep 6, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Mar 2026 | Aug 14, 2018 · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Oct 15, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
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 Seneca forecast zone and Seneca County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ovid get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Ovid, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aurora Rsch Farm weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.8 | 10.5 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ovid?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 54 miles southeast. 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 Ovid | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 54 mi southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Ovid
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ovid, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1969, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Ovid'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.
Ovid radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ovid, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 54 miles southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ovid?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ovid the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ovid 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 Ovid, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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