Poplar Plains, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Poplar Plains, Fairfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Poplar Plains?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 172 days in the Southern Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County — the most common reported hazard around Poplar Plains, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 172 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2011 · 1 death · $8,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 82 | Jul 2025 | Aug 18, 2024 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 43 | Dec 2025 | Mar 13, 2010 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 35 | Jul 2020 | May 8, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | Oct 2025 | Mar 30, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 22 | Jan 2024 | Mar 31, 1997 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Poplar Plains get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Poplar Plains, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stamford 5 N weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 9.1 | 11.9 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 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 Poplar Plains?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 34 miles 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 Poplar Plains | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 34 mi southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 100 mi south-southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 104 mi north-northwest | 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 Poplar Plains
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Poplar Plains, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 12, 2006, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 Poplar Plains'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.
Poplar Plains radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Poplar Plains, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 34 miles southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Poplar Plains?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Poplar Plains the lowest scan from KOKX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Poplar Plains 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 Poplar Plains, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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