Genesee, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Genesee, Potter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Genesee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Potter forecast zone and Potter County — the most common reported hazard around Genesee, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2012 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2008 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $800,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 · $2,000 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 Potter forecast zone and Potter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Genesee get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Genesee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitesville 1N weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 5.8 | 13.3 | 14.9 | 13.4 | 11.5 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Genesee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 74 miles south. 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 Genesee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 74 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 80 mi north-northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 98 mi east | 9,200 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 Genesee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Genesee, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 20, 1969, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 6, 2024, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 37 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 31, 2002.
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 Genesee'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.
Genesee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Genesee, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 74 miles south. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Genesee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Genesee the lowest scan from KCCX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Genesee 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 Genesee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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