Port Leyden, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Leyden, Lewis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Leyden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 282 days in the Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County — the most common reported hazard around Port Leyden, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (126 days) and high winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 282 | Mar 2026 | Dec 28, 2001 · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 46 | Feb 2024 | Sep 15, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Apr 28, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2024 | May 22, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2013 | Jan 8, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Feb 2020 | — |
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 Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Port Leyden get?
A normal year brings about 164 inches of snow to Port Leyden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boonville 4 Ssw weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (39.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 15.5 | 35.1 | 39.7 | 39.2 | 26.7 | 6.2 | 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 Leyden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 21 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 Port Leyden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 21 mi northwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 94 mi southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,800 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 Port Leyden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Leyden, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF3 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 5 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 12 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 43 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 22, 2013.
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 Leyden'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 Leyden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Leyden, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 21 miles northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Leyden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Leyden the lowest scan from KTYX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Leyden 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 Leyden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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