Stratford Downtown, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stratford Downtown, Fairfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stratford Downtown?
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 Stratford Downtown, 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 Stratford Downtown get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Stratford Downtown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 10.7 | 7.0 | 0.9 | 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 Stratford Downtown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 27 miles south-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 Stratford Downtown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 27 mi south-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 107 mi north-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 110 mi southwest | 11,100 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 Stratford Downtown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stratford Downtown, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 1, 2012.
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 Stratford Downtown'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.
Stratford Downtown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stratford Downtown, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 27 miles south-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stratford Downtown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stratford Downtown the lowest scan from KOKX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stratford Downtown 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 Stratford Downtown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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