Quinnipiac University, CT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Quinnipiac University, New Haven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Quinnipiac University?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Northern New Haven forecast zone and New Haven County — the most common reported hazard around Quinnipiac University, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (83 days) and flash flooding (70 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds131Jun 2026Jun 2, 2000 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms83Feb 2026Feb 1, 2011 · $1.4 million damage
Flash flooding70Aug 2025Aug 18, 2024 · 2 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage28Jul 2025Jun 8, 2008 · 1 death
Flooding27Sep 2021Apr 23, 2006 · 1 death
High winds22Feb 2025Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $300,000 damage
Excessive heat12Jul 2019—
Blizzards5Mar 2017—

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 Haven forecast zone and New Haven County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Quinnipiac University?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 38 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Quinnipiac UniversityView
KOKX
Upton, NY		38 mi south2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBOX
Boston, MA		98 mi east-northeast9,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KENX
Albany, NY		101 mi northwest9,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Quinnipiac University

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quinnipiac University, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 3 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 20, 1995.

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 Quinnipiac University'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.

Quinnipiac University radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Quinnipiac University, CT?

KOKX (Upton, NY), about 38 miles south. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Quinnipiac University?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quinnipiac University the lowest scan from KOKX is about 2,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Quinnipiac University 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 Quinnipiac University, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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