Plattekill, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plattekill, Ulster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plattekill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Eastern Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County — the most common reported hazard around Plattekill, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 1998 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Aug 2024 | Jan 19, 1996 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2023 | Dec 17, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $225,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Sep 2023 | Jul 3, 2009 · 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 Eastern Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Plattekill get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Plattekill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walden 1 Ese weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 9.2 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 10.7 | 0.7 | 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 Plattekill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 67 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 Plattekill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 67 mi north | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 81 mi southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 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 Plattekill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plattekill, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 10, 1989, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles north of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 20, 1995.
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 Plattekill'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.
Plattekill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plattekill, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 67 miles north. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plattekill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plattekill the lowest scan from KENX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Plattekill 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 Plattekill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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