Palmyra, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Palmyra, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Palmyra?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 111 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Palmyra, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and high winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | Jan 2026 | Mar 6, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $5.5 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Feb 2024 | Feb 10, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2025 | Jul 12, 2006 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2023 | May 17, 2019 · $3.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Apr 2018 | Apr 4, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2014 | Mar 4, 1999 · $1.0 million 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Palmyra get?
A normal year brings about 105 inches of snow to Palmyra, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sodus 1W weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 7.3 | 25.4 | 34.8 | 21.5 | 13.6 | 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 Palmyra?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 77 miles west. 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 Palmyra | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 77 mi west | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 87 mi southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 91 mi east-northeast | 8,400 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 Palmyra
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Palmyra, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF2 on August 21, 2011, which passed about 22 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 15, 2024.
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 Palmyra'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.
Palmyra radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Palmyra, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 77 miles west. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Palmyra?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Palmyra the lowest scan from KBUF is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Palmyra 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 Palmyra, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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