West Hills, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Hills, Suffolk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Northwest Suffolk forecast zone and Suffolk County — the most common reported hazard around West Hills, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (86 days) and high winds (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 86 | Jul 2025 | Aug 13, 2014 · $35 million damage |
| High winds | 70 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · 5 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2016 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Jun 2026 | Aug 18, 2018 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 16 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | Mar 2010 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Feb 2026 | Feb 8, 2013 · 3 deaths · $17 million 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 Northwest Suffolk forecast zone and Suffolk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Hills get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to West Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mineola weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 6.2 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 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 West Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 30 miles east. 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 West Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 30 mi east | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 126 mi north-northwest | 13,800 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 West Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Hills, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F2 on July 12, 2006, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 13, 2021, which passed about 7 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 110 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 West Hills'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.
West Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Hills, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 30 miles east. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Hills the lowest scan from KOKX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Hills 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 West Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.