Verplanck, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Verplanck, Westchester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Verplanck?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Northern Westchester forecast zone and Westchester County — the most common reported hazard around Verplanck, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 90 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 32 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Jun 2021 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2024 | Sep 25, 1999 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 4 | Jan 2024 | Dec 6, 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 Northern Westchester forecast zone and Westchester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Verplanck get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Verplanck, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yorktown Hts 1W weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 12.6 | 8.2 | 1.8 | 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 Verplanck?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 63 miles east-southeast. 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 Verplanck | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 63 mi east-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 92 mi north | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 93 mi south-southwest | 8,700 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 Verplanck
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Verplanck, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on July 12, 2006, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 27, 2020, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 Verplanck'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.
Verplanck radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Verplanck, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 63 miles east-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Verplanck?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Verplanck the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Verplanck 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 Verplanck, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.