Sparrow Bush, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sparrow Bush, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sparrow Bush?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Sparrow Bush, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (90 days) and flash flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 63 | Jul 2025 | Jul 9, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Sep 2023 | Jul 28, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2025 | Nov 13, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2011 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2019 | Jul 22, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sparrow Bush get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Sparrow Bush, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Matamoras weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (11.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 10.0 | 11.6 | 9.7 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 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 Sparrow Bush?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 86 miles northwest. 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 Sparrow Bush | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 86 mi northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 88 mi north-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 102 mi south | 9,900 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 Sparrow Bush
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sparrow Bush, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 27, 2020, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Sparrow Bush'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.
Sparrow Bush radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sparrow Bush, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 86 miles northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sparrow Bush?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sparrow Bush the lowest scan from KBGM is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sparrow Bush 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 Sparrow Bush, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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