Pawling, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pawling, Dutchess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pawling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 195 days in the Eastern Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County — the most common reported hazard around Pawling, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and excessive heat (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 195 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 69 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Dec 2020 | Sep 16, 1999 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jan 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $5.7 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2019 | Aug 12, 2016 · 2 deaths |
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 Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pawling get?
A normal year brings about 58 inches of snow to Pawling, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stormville weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.1 | 11.2 | 14.3 | 12.9 | 14.3 | 3.1 | 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 Pawling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 62 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 Pawling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 62 mi southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 75 mi north-northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 120 mi south-southwest | 12,600 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 Pawling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pawling, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which passed about 25 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 29, 2020.
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 Pawling'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.
Pawling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pawling, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 62 miles southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pawling?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pawling the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pawling 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 Pawling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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