Phelps, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Phelps, Ontario County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Phelps?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Ontario forecast zone and Ontario County — the most common reported hazard around Phelps, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and high winds (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2014 · 2 deaths · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Mar 16, 2004 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 38 | Feb 2024 | Nov 13, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2025 | May 20, 2004 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2023 | Jan 19, 1996 · $2.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | May 2016 | Aug 8, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2018 | Apr 5, 2003 · $3.6 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Ontario forecast zone and Ontario County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Phelps get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Phelps, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Geneva Rsch Farm weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4.7 | 10.4 | 13.5 | 13.3 | 12.8 | 1.8 | 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 Phelps?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 76 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 Phelps | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 76 mi southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 85 mi west | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 89 mi northeast | 8,000 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 Phelps
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Phelps, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1969, which passed about 19 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles south of town.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 Phelps'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.
Phelps radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Phelps, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 76 miles southeast. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Phelps?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Phelps the lowest scan from KBGM is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Phelps 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 Phelps, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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