Rushville, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rushville, Yates County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rushville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Yates forecast zone and Yates County — the most common reported hazard around Rushville, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $7.9 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2021 | Sep 19, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2005 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 2017 | Apr 20, 2017 · $2,000 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 Yates forecast zone and Yates County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rushville get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Rushville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Geneva Rsch Farm weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4.7 | 10.4 | 13.5 | 13.3 | 12.8 | 1.8 | 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 Rushville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 74 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Rushville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 78 mi west | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 104 mi northeast | 10,200 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 Rushville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rushville, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 5, 2025.
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 Rushville'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.
Rushville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rushville, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 74 miles east-southeast. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rushville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rushville the lowest scan from KBGM is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rushville 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 Rushville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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