Oakville, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakville, Litchfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakville?
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 Oakville, 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 Oakville get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Oakville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Woodbury weather station 7.6 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 Oakville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 51 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 Oakville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 51 mi south-southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 85 mi northwest | 7,500 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 Oakville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakville, 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 17 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 157 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 Oakville'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.
Oakville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakville, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 51 miles south-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakville the lowest scan from KOKX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oakville 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 Oakville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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