Woodstock, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woodstock, Ulster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woodstock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Western Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County — the most common reported hazard around Woodstock, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (95 days) and flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 1998 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 95 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 55 | Aug 2024 | Jan 19, 1996 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2023 | Dec 17, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Sep 2023 | Jul 3, 2009 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Western Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Woodstock get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Woodstock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platte Clove weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.9 | 20.5 | 19.9 | 20.7 | 14.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Woodstock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 38 miles north. 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 Woodstock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 38 mi north | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 96 mi west | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 104 mi southeast | 10,200 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 Woodstock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodstock, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 24 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 115 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2018.
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 Woodstock'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.
Woodstock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodstock, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 38 miles north. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woodstock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woodstock the lowest scan from KENX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Woodstock 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 Woodstock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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