Orange, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orange, New Haven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orange?
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 Orange, 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.
How much snow does Orange get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Orange, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 10.7 | 7.0 | 0.9 | 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 Orange?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 30 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 Orange | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 30 mi south-southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 108 mi east-northeast | 10,800 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 Orange
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orange, 9 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 east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Orange'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.
Orange radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orange, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 30 miles south-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orange?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orange the lowest scan from KOKX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orange 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 Orange, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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