Retsof, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Retsof, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Retsof?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Retsof, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Jan 2024 | Feb 1, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2025 | Aug 9, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Apr 5, 2003 · $1.1 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 · $85,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Retsof get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Retsof, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Avon weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 4.7 | 9.3 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 10.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Retsof?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 44 miles west. 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 Retsof | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 44 mi west | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 128 mi east-northeast | 14,000 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 Retsof
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Retsof, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 51 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 27, 2020.
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 Retsof'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.
Retsof radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Retsof, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 44 miles west. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Retsof?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Retsof the lowest scan from KBUF is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Retsof 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 Retsof, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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