White Lake, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Lake, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around White Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Dec 2023 | Jun 27, 2006 · 1 death · $100 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Jan 2022 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Oct 2021 | Sep 18, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2021 | Nov 16, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2005 | Aug 3, 1996 · 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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Lake get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to White Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Liberty 1 Ne weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.2 | 15.3 | 16.6 | 17.4 | 12.8 | 3.3 | 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 White Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 69 miles west-northwest. 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 White Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 69 mi west-northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 74 mi north-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,200 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 White Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Lake, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 9, 1961, which passed about 9 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 White Lake'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.
White Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Lake, NY?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 69 miles west-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Lake the lowest scan from KBGM is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White Lake 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 White Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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