Blue Hills, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blue Hills, Hartford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blue Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Hartford forecast zone and Hartford County — the most common reported hazard around Blue Hills, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (88 days) and flooding (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | Jun 2026 | Aug 2, 2018 · $5.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 88 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 72 | Jun 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jul 2025 | Aug 22, 2021 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Dec 2025 | Feb 25, 1996 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Aug 2025 | Jul 27, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2019 | — |
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 Hartford forecast zone and Hartford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blue Hills get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Blue Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hartford Bradley Intl Ap weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (14.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.4 | 10.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 9.4 | 1.1 | 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 Blue Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 66 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 Blue Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 66 mi south | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 81 mi east | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 88 mi northwest | 7,900 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 Blue Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blue Hills, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which passed about 5 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 2011.
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 Blue Hills'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.
Blue Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blue Hills, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 66 miles south. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blue Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blue Hills the lowest scan from KOKX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blue Hills 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 Blue Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- New Britain, CT radar 11 mi
- Bristol, CT radar 16 mi
- Middletown, CT radar 18 mi
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- Torrington, CT radar 22 mi
- Waterbury, CT radar 25 mi
- Litchfield, CT radar 26 mi
- Naugatuck, CT radar 29 mi
- Norwich, CT radar 36 mi