Litchfield, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Litchfield, Litchfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Litchfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Southern Litchfield forecast zone and Litchfield County — the most common reported hazard around Litchfield, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2014 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Aug 2024 | Sep 16, 1999 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2022 | Dec 29, 2009 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Aug 2019 | Apr 21, 2015 · $1.0 million 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 Southern Litchfield forecast zone and Litchfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Litchfield get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Litchfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bakersville weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (15.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.6 | 12.0 | 13.1 | 15.8 | 12.7 | 2.6 | 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 Litchfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 63 miles south-southeast. 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 Litchfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 63 mi south-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 73 mi northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 107 mi east | 10,600 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 Litchfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Litchfield, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 24, 1962, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 15, 2018.
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 Litchfield'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.
Litchfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Litchfield, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 63 miles south-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Litchfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Litchfield the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Litchfield 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 Litchfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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