Watertown, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Watertown, Litchfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Watertown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Southern Litchfield forecast zone and Litchfield County — the most common reported hazard around Watertown, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2014 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Aug 2024 | Sep 16, 1999 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2022 | Dec 29, 2009 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Aug 2019 | Apr 21, 2015 · $1.0 million 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 Southern Litchfield forecast zone and Litchfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Watertown get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Watertown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Woodbury weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 8.6 | 11.3 | 13.7 | 10.3 | 1.4 | 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 Watertown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 53 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 Watertown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 53 mi south-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 83 mi northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,400 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 Watertown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Watertown, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 Watertown'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.
Watertown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Watertown, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 53 miles south-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Watertown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Watertown the lowest scan from KOKX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Watertown 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 Watertown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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