Watervliet, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Watervliet, Albany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Watervliet?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 148 days in the Eastern Albany forecast zone and Albany County — the most common reported hazard around Watervliet, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (84 days) and excessive heat (68 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2020 · $7.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Jan 2026 | Dec 16, 2020 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 68 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 42 | Aug 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · 1 death |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Sep 16, 1999 · $275,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Aug 2021 | Jul 9, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
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 Eastern Albany forecast zone and Albany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Watervliet get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Watervliet, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albany Ap weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.6 | 13.3 | 15.6 | 13.7 | 12.0 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Watervliet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 21 miles west-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 Watervliet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 21 mi west-southwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 122 mi west-southwest | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 122 mi northwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 Watervliet
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Watervliet, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2020, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 304 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 22, 2014.
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 Watervliet'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.
Watervliet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Watervliet, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 21 miles west-southwest. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Watervliet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Watervliet the lowest scan from KENX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Watervliet 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 Watervliet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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