Norwich, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Norwich, New London County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Norwich?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Northern New London forecast zone and New London County — the most common reported hazard around Norwich, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flash flooding (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 | 63 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jan 2024 | Sep 2, 2021 · $706,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Sep 2021 | Mar 14, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jun 19, 1997 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 London forecast zone and New London County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Norwich get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Norwich, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norwich Public Utility Plt weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 5.6 | 9.0 | 7.1 | 5.0 | 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 Norwich?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 57 miles east-northeast. 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 Norwich | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 57 mi east-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 62 mi southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 124 mi northwest | 13,400 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 Norwich
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norwich, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 21, 1951, which touched down about 21 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 13, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Norwich'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.
Norwich radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Norwich, CT?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 57 miles east-northeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Norwich?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Norwich the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Norwich 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 Norwich, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Danielson, CT radar 21 mi
- Middletown, CT radar 29 mi
- Hartford, CT radar 34 mi
- Meriden, CT radar 36 mi
- New Britain, CT radar 37 mi
- Bristol, CT radar 45 mi