Meriden, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Meriden, New Haven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Meriden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Northern New Haven forecast zone and New Haven County — the most common reported hazard around Meriden, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (83 days) and flash flooding (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Aug 2025 | Aug 18, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Jul 2025 | Jun 8, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 27 | Sep 2021 | Apr 23, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 22 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2017 | — |
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 Northern New Haven forecast zone and New Haven County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Meriden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 47 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 Meriden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 47 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 90 mi east-northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 97 mi northwest | 9,200 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 Meriden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meriden, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which passed about 25 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Meriden'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.
Meriden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Meriden, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 47 miles south. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Meriden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meriden the lowest scan from KOKX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Meriden 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 Meriden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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