Franklin Town, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Franklin Town, Norfolk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Franklin Town?
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 Franklin Town, 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 Franklin Town get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Franklin Town, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Franklin weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (14.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.4 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 14.9 | 10.7 | 1.2 | 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 Franklin Town?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 17 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 Franklin Town | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 17 mi east-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 113 mi southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 138 mi north-northeast | 15,800 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 Franklin Town
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Franklin Town, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin Town radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Franklin Town, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 17 miles east-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Franklin Town?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Franklin Town the lowest scan from KBOX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Franklin 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 Franklin Town, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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