Braintree Town, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Braintree Town, Norfolk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Braintree Town?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 139 days in the Eastern Norfolk forecast zone and Norfolk County — the most common reported hazard around Braintree Town, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (104 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (81 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 139 | Dec 2025 | Oct 26, 2021 · $240,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | May 2026 | Jul 18, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 59 | Sep 2023 | Mar 14, 2010 · $17 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 45 | Jul 2023 | May 24, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 27 | Jan 2024 | Feb 9, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2010 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2020 · $30 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 Eastern Norfolk forecast zone and Norfolk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Braintree Town get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Braintree Town, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hingham weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 8.8 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 10.3 | 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 Braintree Town?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 19 miles south-southwest. 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 Braintree Town | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 19 mi south-southwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 134 mi southwest | 15,100 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 Braintree Town
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Braintree Town, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 15 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 13, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 137 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 11, 2006.
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 Braintree Town'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.
Braintree Town radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Braintree Town, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 19 miles south-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Braintree Town?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Braintree Town the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Braintree Town 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 Braintree Town, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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