Unadilla Forks, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Unadilla Forks, Otsego County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Unadilla Forks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Otsego forecast zone and Otsego County — the most common reported hazard around Unadilla Forks, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (97 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 97 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $50 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | Jan 26, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2019 | Aug 28, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 · $58 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $1.0 million 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 Otsego forecast zone and Otsego County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Unadilla Forks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 59 miles 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 Unadilla Forks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 59 mi southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 62 mi east-southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Unadilla Forks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Unadilla Forks, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 14, 2023.
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 Unadilla Forks'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.
Unadilla Forks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Unadilla Forks, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 59 miles southwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Unadilla Forks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Unadilla Forks the lowest scan from KBGM is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Unadilla Forks 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 Unadilla Forks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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