Port Byron, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Byron, Cayuga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Byron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Northern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County — the most common reported hazard around Port Byron, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (132 days) and high winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 132 | Jan 2026 | Nov 22, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 39 | Feb 2024 | Mar 9, 2002 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2026 | May 20, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2025 | Jun 26, 2002 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Apr 2018 | Apr 4, 2003 · 1 death · $2.5 million 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 Northern Cayuga forecast zone and Cayuga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Port Byron get?
A normal year brings about 109 inches of snow to Port Byron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Auburn weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (29.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 8.8 | 24.7 | 29.1 | 25.9 | 17.2 | 3.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Port Byron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 66 miles south-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 Port Byron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 66 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 69 mi northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 107 mi west | 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 Port Byron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Byron, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 9 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 23, 2004.
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 Port Byron'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.
Port Byron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Byron, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 66 miles south-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Byron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Byron the lowest scan from KBGM is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Byron 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 Port Byron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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