Southport, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Southport, Chemung County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Southport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Chemung forecast zone and Chemung County — the most common reported hazard around Southport, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2025 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2024 | Jan 19, 1996 · $18 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Apr 2020 | Sep 9, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2022 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Feb 18, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2008 | 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 Chemung forecast zone and Chemung County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Southport get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Southport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elmira weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.7 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 11.2 | 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 Southport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 44 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Southport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 100 mi southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 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 Southport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Southport, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 8 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 28, 2019, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 31, 2002.
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 Southport'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.
Southport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Southport, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 44 miles east-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Southport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Southport the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Southport 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 Southport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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