Brewster, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brewster, Barnstable County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brewster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 143 days in the Barnstable forecast zone and Barnstable County — the most common reported hazard around Brewster, mostly in October and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 143 | Dec 2025 | Jan 18, 2006 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $800,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2019 · $2.6 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 32 | Apr 2024 | Feb 9, 2013 · $5.3 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Aug 2024 | Jul 1, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 24 | Aug 2023 | Apr 13, 2011 · $40,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 26, 2015 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $3.7 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 Barnstable forecast zone and Barnstable County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brewster get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Brewster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chatham weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 7.5 | 9.9 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 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 Brewster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 57 miles west-northwest. 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 Brewster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 57 mi west-northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 148 mi north | 17,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 158 mi west-southwest | 19,700 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 Brewster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brewster. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on August 22, 1977, which touched down about 12 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 8, 2023, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 18, 1997.
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 Brewster'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.
Brewster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brewster, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 57 miles west-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brewster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brewster the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brewster 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 Brewster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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