Preston-Potter Hollow, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Preston-Potter Hollow, Albany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Preston-Potter Hollow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 148 days in the Western Albany forecast zone and Albany County — the most common reported hazard around Preston-Potter Hollow, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (105 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2020 · $7.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 105 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 36 | Aug 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Aug 2021 | Jul 9, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Nov 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $133,000 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 Albany forecast zone and Albany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Preston-Potter Hollow get?
A normal year brings about 94 inches of snow to Preston-Potter Hollow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the E Jewett weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (22.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 6.1 | 22.1 | 20.9 | 18.4 | 18.4 | 6.3 | 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 Preston-Potter Hollow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 14 miles northeast. 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 Preston-Potter Hollow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 14 mi northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 91 mi west | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 117 mi northwest | 12,300 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 Preston-Potter Hollow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Preston-Potter Hollow, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 6 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 27, 2020, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 22, 2014.
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 Preston-Potter Hollow'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.
Preston-Potter Hollow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Preston-Potter Hollow, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 14 miles northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Preston-Potter Hollow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Preston-Potter Hollow the lowest scan from KENX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Preston-Potter Hollow 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 Preston-Potter Hollow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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