Viola, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Viola, Rockland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Viola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Rockland forecast zone and Rockland County — the most common reported hazard around Viola, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flash flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jul 2025 | May 15, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | Mar 7, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 52 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $4.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Apr 2022 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jun 2021 | Jul 19, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Rockland forecast zone and Rockland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Viola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 66 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 Viola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 66 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 101 mi north | 9,700 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 Viola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Viola, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F3 on July 14, 1988, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 29, 2021, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Viola'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.
Viola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Viola, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 66 miles east-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Viola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Viola the lowest scan from KOKX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Viola 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 Viola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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