Sidney, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sidney, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sidney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Sidney, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (103 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2024 · 1 death · $115,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 103 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 6 deaths · $9.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Apr 2022 | Oct 29, 2003 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Feb 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2007 | Jan 1, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sidney get?
A normal year brings about 79 inches of snow to Sidney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Unadilla 2 N weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.1 | 14.9 | 20.0 | 18.3 | 16.2 | 3.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sidney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 31 miles west-southwest. 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 Sidney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 31 mi west-southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 71 mi east-northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 101 mi north | 9,800 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 Sidney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sidney, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 16 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 7, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 21, 1990.
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 Sidney'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.
Sidney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sidney, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 31 miles west-southwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sidney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sidney the lowest scan from KBGM is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sidney 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 Sidney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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