Scottsville, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scottsville, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scottsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Scottsville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (90 days) and high winds (74 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2007 · 1 death · $55,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Jan 2026 | Mar 16, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 74 | Mar 2026 | Feb 17, 2006 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2025 | Jul 12, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Oct 2021 | May 20, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2017 | Jul 14, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Apr 4, 2003 · $14 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scottsville get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Scottsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Avon weather station 7 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 Scottsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 50 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 Scottsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 50 mi west | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 116 mi east-northeast | 12,000 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 Scottsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scottsville. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F1 on September 3, 1993, which passed about 19 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 75 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 July 15, 2024.
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 Scottsville'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.
Scottsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scottsville, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 50 miles west. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scottsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scottsville the lowest scan from KBUF is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Scottsville 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 Scottsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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