Redford, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Redford, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Redford?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 118 days in the Western Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Redford, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (93 days) and flash flooding (32 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms118Feb 2026Apr 19, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds93Jul 2025Jul 12, 2010 · $1.5 million damage
Flash flooding32Jul 2024Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $9.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill25Feb 2026—
High winds21Mar 2026Dec 11, 2021 · 1 death · $35,000 damage
Flooding19Jun 2017Jan 19, 1996 · $2.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Jun 2007Aug 29, 2004 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet3Jan 2020Jan 6, 1998 · $1.0 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 Western Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Redford?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 32 miles east-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over RedfordView
KCXX
Burlington, VT
32 mi east-southeast2,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTYX
Montague, NY
110 mi west-southwest11,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KENX
Albany, NY
140 mi south16,300 ftLimited — 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 Redford

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Redford, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1952, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 10, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1957.

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 Redford'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.

Redford radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Redford, NY?

KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 32 miles east-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Redford?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Redford the lowest scan from KCXX is about 2,000 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Redford 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 Redford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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