Schoharie, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Schoharie, Schoharie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Schoharie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 105 days in the Schoharie forecast zone and Schoharie County — the most common reported hazard around Schoharie, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (102 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 105 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Aug 2025 | Aug 13, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 50 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 2 deaths · $12 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Nov 2019 | Nov 13, 2003 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2021 | Jun 14, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2019 | — |
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 Schoharie forecast zone and Schoharie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Schoharie get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Schoharie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cobleskill 2 Ese weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.7 | 13.1 | 13.7 | 10.7 | 12.4 | 1.5 | 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 Schoharie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 14 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 Schoharie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 14 mi east-southeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 91 mi west-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 102 mi northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Schoharie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Schoharie, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 7, 2020, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 163 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 22, 2014.
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 Schoharie'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.
Schoharie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Schoharie, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 14 miles east-southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Schoharie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Schoharie the lowest scan from KENX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Schoharie 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 Schoharie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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