Poestenkill, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Poestenkill, Rensselaer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Poestenkill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Western Rensselaer forecast zone and Rensselaer County — the most common reported hazard around Poestenkill, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and excessive heat (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 181 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 62 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 38 | Jan 2024 | Sep 16, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jul 2023 | Aug 11, 2008 · $4.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 26 | Dec 2023 | Jan 19, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jun 2020 | May 13, 2000 · $70,000 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 Western Rensselaer forecast zone and Rensselaer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Poestenkill get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Poestenkill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Sand Lake 2 S weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.1 | 11.0 | 15.6 | 9.4 | 10.9 | 2.4 | 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 Poestenkill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 27 miles west-southwest. 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 Poestenkill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 27 mi west-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 127 mi north | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 129 mi west-southwest | 14,200 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 Poestenkill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Poestenkill, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2020, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 328 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Poestenkill'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.
Poestenkill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Poestenkill, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 27 miles west-southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Poestenkill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Poestenkill the lowest scan from KENX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Poestenkill 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 Poestenkill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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