Washington Heights, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Washington Heights, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Washington Heights?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Washington Heights, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (90 days) and flash flooding (63 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds160Jun 2026May 15, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms90Feb 2026—
Flash flooding63Jul 2025Jul 9, 2023 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage28Sep 2023Jul 28, 2006 · 1 death
High winds26Feb 2025Nov 13, 2003 · 1 death
Flooding18Dec 2011Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death
Excessive heat13Jul 2019Jul 22, 2011 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet9Feb 2025—

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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Washington Heights get?

A normal year brings about 58 inches of snow to Washington Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Hill 3 Sw weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Washington Heights?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 79 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Washington HeightsView
KENX
Albany, NY		79 mi north-northeast6,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KOKX
Upton, NY		91 mi east-southeast8,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KBGM
Binghamton, NY		95 mi west-northwest8,900 ftFair — 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 Washington Heights

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Washington Heights, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 14, 1988, which passed about 10 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Washington Heights'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.

Washington Heights radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Washington Heights, NY?

KENX (Albany, NY), about 79 miles north-northeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Washington Heights?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Washington Heights the lowest scan from KENX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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