Live Doppler Rain Radar — New York
The New York Rain Radar provides live, high-resolution Doppler reflectivity scans tracking active precipitation, cloud burst intensity, and storm movement across {state} counties. Track real-time rainfall, precipitation movement, and storm reflectivity across New York on our live interactive Doppler rain radar map. Data updates every 5 to 10 minutes from NOAA & NWS dual-polarization Doppler stations.
NWS Radar Station Infrastructure (New York)
Radar surveillance across New York relies on National Weather Service (NWS) NEXRAD WSR-88D Doppler stations including **KOKX** (New York City / Brookhaven Radar in Upton), **KENX** (Albany Radar in Berne), **KBUF** (Buffalo Radar in Buffalo), **KTYX** (Northern New York Radar in Montague), **KBGM** (Binghamton Radar in Binghamton). These high-frequency microwave radar sites transmit pulsed radio beams every 4.5 to 10 minutes, generating real-time base reflectivity scans.
Active Station Callsigns
How to Read Rain Radar Scale
Indicates light rain or atmospheric drizzle that usually does not impede travel.
Represents steady, moderate rainfall. Roads may experience pooling and reduced visibility.
Indicates torrential downpours, severe convective thunderstorms, lightning, or potential hail cores.
Regional Climate & Atmospheric Context
New York experiences four distinct seasons, featuring severe coastal Nor’easters, summer squall lines, atmospheric cold fronts, and intense lake-effect snowbands off Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Using S-band dual-polarization technology, radar pulses measure raindrop diameter and ice density to distinguish between light drizzle, torrential downpours, and hail.