Pawcatuck, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pawcatuck, New London County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pawcatuck?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Southern New London forecast zone and New London County — the most common reported hazard around Pawcatuck, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and high winds (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 | 44 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 42 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jan 2024 | Sep 2, 2021 · $706,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Sep 2021 | Mar 14, 2010 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jun 19, 1997 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 London forecast zone and New London County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pawcatuck get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Pawcatuck, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Groton weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 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 Pawcatuck?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 55 miles 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 Pawcatuck | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 55 mi northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 63 mi west-southwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 141 mi northwest | 16,400 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 Pawcatuck
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pawcatuck. Most came in November and October. The strongest was an EF1 on October 29, 2018, which touched down about 9 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 13, 2021, which passed about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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 Pawcatuck'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.
Pawcatuck radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pawcatuck, CT?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 55 miles northeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pawcatuck?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pawcatuck the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pawcatuck 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 Pawcatuck, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Stonington, CT radar 4 mi
- Groton, CT radar 11 mi
- New London, CT radar 13 mi
- Norwich, CT radar 17 mi
- Jewett City, CT radar 17 mi
- Danielson, CT radar 30 mi
- Middletown, CT radar 43 mi
- Meriden, CT radar 50 mi
- Hartford, CT radar 51 mi
- New Britain, CT radar 52 mi