Swan Lake, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Swan Lake, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Swan Lake?
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 Swan Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Dec 2023 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $100 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Jan 2022 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Oct 2021 | Sep 18, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2021 | Nov 16, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2005 | Aug 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 Swan Lake get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Swan Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Liberty 1 Ne weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.2 | 15.3 | 16.6 | 17.4 | 12.8 | 3.3 | 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 Swan Lake?
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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Swan Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 68 mi north-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 69 mi west-northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,300 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 Swan Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Swan Lake, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2025, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Swan Lake'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.
Swan Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Swan Lake, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 68 miles north-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Swan Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Swan Lake the lowest scan from KENX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Swan Lake 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 Swan Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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