West Haven, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Haven, New Haven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Haven?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Southern New Haven forecast zone and New Haven County — the most common reported hazard around West Haven, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (70 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Aug 2025 | Aug 18, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 36 | Dec 2025 | Apr 13, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Jul 2025 | Jun 8, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2021 | Apr 23, 2006 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 22 | Jan 2024 | Dec 7, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 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 Southern New Haven forecast zone and New Haven County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Haven get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to West Haven, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap weather station 11.5 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 West Haven?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 29 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 West Haven | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 29 mi south | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 107 mi north-northwest | 10,600 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 West Haven
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Haven, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 4 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 83 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 West Haven'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.
West Haven radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Haven, CT?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 29 miles south. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Haven?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Haven the lowest scan from KOKX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Haven 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 West Haven, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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