Hanson, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hanson, Plymouth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hanson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Western Plymouth forecast zone and Plymouth County — the most common reported hazard around Hanson, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (72 days) and flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Aug 2025 | Jun 22, 1997 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Feb 2026 | Apr 1, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 49 | Jan 2024 | Mar 14, 2010 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2, 2018 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 40 | May 2024 | Sep 8, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jul 12, 2019 · $70,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2017 | Aug 28, 2011 · $1.6 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 · $50,000 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 Plymouth forecast zone and Plymouth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hanson get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Hanson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brockton weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 9.1 | 12.8 | 6.9 | 0.7 | 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 Hanson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 17 miles west-southwest. 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 Hanson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 17 mi west-southwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 130 mi north-northeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 133 mi southwest | 15,000 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 Hanson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hanson, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 18 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 18, 2023, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 80 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Hanson'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.
Hanson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hanson, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 17 miles west-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hanson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hanson the lowest scan from KBOX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hanson 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 Hanson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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