Clinton, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, Middlesex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Southern Middlesex forecast zone and Middlesex County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2023 | Jul 8, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Apr 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jun 2024 | May 10, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2010 | Mar 30, 2010 · $315,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Middlesex forecast zone and Middlesex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 33 miles south-southwest. 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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 33 mi south-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 86 mi east-northeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 120 mi northwest | 12,700 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinton, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2022, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 62 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 20, 1995.
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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 33 miles south-southwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KOKX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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