Seneca Falls, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Seneca Falls, Seneca County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Seneca Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Seneca forecast zone and Seneca County — the most common reported hazard around Seneca Falls, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Sep 6, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Mar 2026 | Aug 14, 2018 · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Oct 15, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 · $20,000 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 Seneca forecast zone and Seneca County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Seneca Falls get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Seneca Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Geneva Rsch Farm weather station 12.1 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 Seneca Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 64 miles 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 Seneca Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 64 mi southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 81 mi northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 98 mi west | 9,300 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 Seneca Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Seneca Falls, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 131 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 16, 2022.
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 Seneca Falls'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.
Seneca Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Seneca Falls, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 64 miles southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Seneca Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Seneca Falls the lowest scan from KBGM is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Seneca Falls 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 Seneca Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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