South Fallsburg, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for South Fallsburg, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits South Fallsburg?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around South Fallsburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and flash flooding (45 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds127Jun 2026May 15, 2018 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms82Jan 2026Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage
Flash flooding45Dec 2023Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $100 million damage
High winds18Jan 2022Oct 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage
Flooding16Oct 2021Sep 18, 2004 · $2.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill12Jan 2022Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet9Feb 2021Nov 16, 2002 · $15,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage6Jul 2005Aug 3, 1996 · 1 death

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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does South Fallsburg get?

A normal year brings about 58 inches of snow to South Fallsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Hill 3 Sw weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover South Fallsburg?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 68 miles north-northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over South FallsburgView
KENX
Albany, NY		68 mi north-northeast5,400 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KBGM
Binghamton, NY		78 mi west-northwest6,600 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KOKX
Upton, NY		109 mi east-southeast10,900 ftLimited — 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 South Fallsburg

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Fallsburg, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 9, 1961, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2025, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 20, 1995.

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 South Fallsburg'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.

South Fallsburg radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to South Fallsburg, NY?

KENX (Albany, NY), about 68 miles north-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in South Fallsburg?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Fallsburg the lowest scan from KENX is about 5,400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for South Fallsburg 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 South Fallsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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