Northford, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northford, New Haven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Southern New Haven forecast zone and New Haven County — the most common reported hazard around Northford, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (70 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Aug 2025 | Aug 18, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 36 | Dec 2025 | Apr 13, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Jul 2025 | Jun 8, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2021 | Apr 23, 2006 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 22 | Jan 2024 | Dec 7, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2019 | — |
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 Haven forecast zone and New Haven County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Northford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 37 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 Northford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 37 mi south | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 93 mi east-northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 105 mi northwest | 10,400 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 Northford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northford, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 6 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 13, 2021, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Northford'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.
Northford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northford, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 37 miles south. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northford the lowest scan from KOKX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Northford 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 Northford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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