Whitesboro, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitesboro, Oneida County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitesboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Southern Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County — the most common reported hazard around Whitesboro, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (155 days) and flash flooding (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2013 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 155 | Jan 2026 | Feb 17, 2003 · $2.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Mar 2026 | Jun 27, 2006 · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2026 | Jun 28, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Jun 2021 | Jun 27, 2002 · 1 death |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2021 | Oct 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2007 | Apr 4, 2003 · $3.0 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 Southern Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Whitesboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 48 miles north-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 Whitesboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 48 mi north-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 73 mi east-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — 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 Whitesboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitesboro, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 25 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 22, 2013.
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 Whitesboro'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.
Whitesboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitesboro, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 48 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitesboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitesboro the lowest scan from KTYX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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