Philmont, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Philmont, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Philmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Western Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Philmont, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (67 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2000 · $175,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 67 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2023 | Jul 29, 2009 · $4.5 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2020 | Mar 9, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | May 2025 | Apr 15, 2007 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jul 2022 | Jul 7, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Western Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Philmont get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Philmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hudson Correctional Facility weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 4.4 | 0.3 | 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 Philmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 32 miles northwest. 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 Philmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 32 mi northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 104 mi south-southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 120 mi west | 12,700 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 Philmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Philmont, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 15, 2018, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Philmont'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.
Philmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Philmont, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 32 miles northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Philmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Philmont the lowest scan from KENX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Philmont 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 Philmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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