Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, New London County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Conning Towers-Nautilus Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Southern New London forecast zone and New London County — the most common reported hazard around Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and high winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Sep 6, 2017 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 42 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jan 2024 | Sep 2, 2021 · $706,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Sep 2021 | Mar 14, 2010 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jun 19, 1997 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 New London forecast zone and New London County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Conning Towers-Nautilus Park get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Groton weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 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 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 55 miles 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 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 55 mi southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 62 mi northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 132 mi northwest | 14,800 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 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 19, 1963, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 18, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 64 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 30, 1998.
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 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park'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.
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 55 miles southwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Conning Towers-Nautilus Park the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Conning Towers-Nautilus Park 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 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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