Red Hook, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Hook, Dutchess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Hook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 195 days in the Western Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County — the most common reported hazard around Red Hook, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 195 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2024 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 84 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Dec 2020 | Sep 16, 1999 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Jan 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $5.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2019 | Aug 12, 2016 · 2 deaths |
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 Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Red Hook get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Red Hook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platte Clove weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.9 | 20.5 | 19.9 | 20.7 | 14.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Red Hook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 42 miles north-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 Red Hook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 42 mi north-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 94 mi southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 109 mi west | 11,000 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 Red Hook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Red Hook, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 16, 1974, which passed about 18 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2018.
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 Red Hook'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.
Red Hook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Hook, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 42 miles north-northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Red Hook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Red Hook the lowest scan from KENX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Red Hook 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 Red Hook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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