Brookfield, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brookfield, Worcester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brookfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Northern Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County — the most common reported hazard around Brookfield, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (130 days) and flooding (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 199 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 130 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 76 | Jun 2024 | Mar 29, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 65 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2025 | Jun 13, 1998 · $570,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | May 2020 | Feb 17, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $20 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2010 | — |
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 Northern Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brookfield get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Brookfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the E Brimfield Lake weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.0 | 13.8 | 13.4 | 16.8 | 13.6 | 3.8 | 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 Brookfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 53 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 Brookfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 53 mi east-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,100 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 Brookfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brookfield, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 3, 1970.
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 Brookfield'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.
Brookfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brookfield, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 53 miles east-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brookfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brookfield the lowest scan from KBOX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brookfield 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 Brookfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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