Salmon Brook, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salmon Brook, Hartford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salmon Brook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Hartford forecast zone and Hartford County — the most common reported hazard around Salmon Brook, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (88 days) and flooding (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | Jun 2026 | Aug 2, 2018 · $5.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 88 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 72 | Jun 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jul 2025 | Aug 22, 2021 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Dec 2025 | Feb 25, 1996 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Aug 2025 | Jul 27, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 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 Hartford forecast zone and Hartford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salmon Brook get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Salmon Brook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hartford Bradley Intl Ap weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (14.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.4 | 10.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 9.4 | 1.1 | 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 Salmon Brook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 76 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Salmon Brook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 76 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 78 mi northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 85 mi east | 7,500 ft | Fair — 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 Salmon Brook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salmon Brook, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which passed about 6 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 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 Salmon Brook'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.
Salmon Brook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salmon Brook, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 76 miles south. KENX (Albany, NY) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salmon Brook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salmon Brook the lowest scan from KOKX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Salmon Brook 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 Salmon Brook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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