Gardner, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gardner, Worcester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gardner?
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 Gardner, 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 Gardner get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Gardner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ashburnham weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (18.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.0 | 15.6 | 16.9 | 18.9 | 16.4 | 4.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Gardner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 61 miles 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 Gardner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 61 mi southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 106 mi west | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 126 mi northeast | 13,700 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 Gardner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gardner, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 11 miles south-southwest of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-inch hail on May 22, 2013.
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 Gardner'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.
Gardner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gardner, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 61 miles southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gardner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gardner the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gardner 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 Gardner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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