Bellingham, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellingham, Norfolk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellingham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Western Norfolk forecast zone and Norfolk County — the most common reported hazard around Bellingham, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (88 days) and flooding (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | May 2026 | Jul 18, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 88 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2016 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 65 | Sep 2023 | Mar 14, 2010 · $17 million damage |
| High winds | 62 | Dec 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $120,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 45 | Jul 2023 | May 24, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2020 · $30 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2011 · $3.5 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 Western Norfolk forecast zone and Norfolk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellingham get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Bellingham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Medway weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 10.2 | 13.5 | 11.9 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 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 Bellingham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 20 miles east-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 Bellingham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 20 mi east-southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 111 mi southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 136 mi west-northwest | 15,600 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 Bellingham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellingham, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 14 miles north of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 6, 1999.
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 Bellingham'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.
Bellingham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellingham, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 20 miles east-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellingham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellingham the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bellingham 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 Bellingham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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