Wampsville, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wampsville, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wampsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 153 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Wampsville, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 153 | Feb 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Feb 18, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Feb 2021 | Apr 4, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 · 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wampsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 47 miles north. 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 Wampsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 47 mi north | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 90 mi east-southeast | 8,200 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 Wampsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wampsville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 234 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 22, 2013.
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 Wampsville'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.
Wampsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wampsville, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 47 miles north. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wampsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wampsville the lowest scan from KTYX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wampsville 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 Wampsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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