Rouses Point, NY Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Rouses Point?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 94 days in the Eastern Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Rouses Point, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (93 days) and flooding (38 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms94Feb 2026Apr 15, 2007 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds93Jul 2025Jul 12, 2010 · $1.5 million damage
Flooding38Jun 2017May 1, 2011 · $4.5 million damage
Flash flooding32Jul 2024Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $9.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill25Feb 2026—
High winds20Dec 2025Aug 28, 2011 · $600,000 damage
Excessive heat7Jun 2025Mar 17, 2012 · $250,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Jun 2007Aug 29, 2004 · $50,000 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 Eastern Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Rouses Point?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 35 miles south-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 Rouses PointView
KCXX
Burlington, VT		35 mi south-southeast2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTYX
Montague, NY		143 mi southwest16,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KENX
Albany, NY		170 mi south-southwest22,200 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 Rouses Point

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rouses Point, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 3, 1970, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 10, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 13, 1961.

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 Rouses Point'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.

Rouses Point radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Rouses Point, NY?

KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 35 miles south-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Rouses Point?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rouses Point the lowest scan from KCXX is about 2,200 ft up.

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

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