Oxford, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oxford, Chenango County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oxford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Chenango forecast zone and Chenango County — the most common reported hazard around Oxford, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (93 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 93 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $50 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $50 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2022 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Nov 13, 2003 · $220,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Apr 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 · $370,000 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 Chenango forecast zone and Chenango County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oxford get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Oxford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norwich weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (17.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 5.6 | 16.7 | 17.8 | 17.4 | 14.7 | 2.3 | 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 Oxford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 26 miles southwest. 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 Oxford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 26 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 79 mi east | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 91 mi north | 8,300 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 Oxford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oxford, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F2 on October 14, 1989, which touched down about 10 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 9, 2011.
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 Oxford'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.
Oxford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oxford, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 26 miles southwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oxford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oxford the lowest scan from KBGM is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oxford 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 Oxford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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