Palenville, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Palenville, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Palenville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Eastern Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Palenville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and excessive heat (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 67 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Aug 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Dec 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Sep 2023 | Aug 16, 2002 · $100,000 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 Eastern Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Palenville get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Palenville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platte Clove weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.9 | 20.5 | 19.9 | 20.7 | 14.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Palenville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 28 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 Palenville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 28 mi north | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 100 mi west | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 109 mi southeast | 11,000 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 Palenville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Palenville, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 13 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 136 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 8, 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 Palenville'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.
Palenville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Palenville, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 28 miles north. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Palenville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Palenville the lowest scan from KENX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Palenville 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 Palenville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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