Stafford Springs, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stafford Springs, Tolland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stafford Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Tolland forecast zone and Tolland County — the most common reported hazard around Stafford Springs, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (95 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | May 2026 | Jul 22, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 95 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2020 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $439,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2021 | Oct 15, 2005 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2025 | Jul 16, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2023 | Aug 22, 2021 · $60,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2021 | Aug 28, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2002 | Nov 16, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
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 Tolland forecast zone and Tolland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stafford Springs get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Stafford Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Storrs weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (14.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 7.2 | 8.3 | 14.1 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 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 Stafford Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 60 miles east. 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 Stafford Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 60 mi east | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 82 mi south-southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 100 mi west-northwest | 9,500 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 Stafford Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stafford Springs, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which passed about 19 miles west of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 18, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Stafford Springs'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.
Stafford Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stafford Springs, CT?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 60 miles east. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stafford Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stafford Springs the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stafford Springs 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 Stafford Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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