Waverly, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Tioga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Tioga forecast zone and Tioga County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (71 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2021 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Mar 2026 | Jun 27, 2006 · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Dec 2020 | Sep 7, 2011 · $309 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2022 | Jan 10, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2011 | Nov 13, 2003 · $120,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 · $100,000 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 Tioga forecast zone and Tioga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chemung weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.4 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 31 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 31 mi east-northeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 107 mi southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,100 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 28, 2019, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 6, 2012.
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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 31 miles east-northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KBGM is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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