Naugatuck, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Naugatuck, New Haven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Naugatuck?
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 Naugatuck, 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.
How much snow does Naugatuck get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Naugatuck, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Woodbury weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 8.6 | 11.3 | 13.7 | 10.3 | 1.4 | 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 Naugatuck?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 44 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 Naugatuck | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 44 mi south-southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 92 mi northwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,200 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 Naugatuck
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Naugatuck, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 1, 2012.
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 Naugatuck'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.
Naugatuck radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Naugatuck, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 44 miles south-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Naugatuck?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Naugatuck the lowest scan from KOKX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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