East Douglas, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Douglas, Worcester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Douglas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Southern Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County — the most common reported hazard around East Douglas, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (105 days) and flooding (78 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 | 105 | Jan 2026 | Feb 8, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 78 | Jun 2024 | Mar 29, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 65 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 45 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2, 2017 · 1 death · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2025 | Jun 13, 1998 · $570,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | May 2001 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 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 Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Douglas get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to East Douglas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Northbridge 2 weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.5 | 11.0 | 11.6 | 12.9 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 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 East Douglas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 31 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 East Douglas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 31 mi east-southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 103 mi southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 125 mi west-northwest | 13,500 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 East Douglas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Douglas, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 28, 2020.
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 East Douglas'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.
East Douglas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Douglas, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 31 miles east-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Douglas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Douglas the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Douglas 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 East Douglas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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