Holyoke, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holyoke, Hampden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holyoke?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Eastern Hampden forecast zone and Hampden County — the most common reported hazard around Holyoke, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (95 days) and flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 95 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Jun 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2025 | Oct 20, 2006 · 1 death · $65,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2012 · $165,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2025 | Aug 5, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | Aug 28, 2011 · $450,000 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 Eastern Hampden forecast zone and Hampden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Holyoke get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Holyoke, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amherst weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.6 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 11.0 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 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 Holyoke?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 77 miles west-northwest. 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 Holyoke | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 79 mi east-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 94 mi south | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Holyoke
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holyoke, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which passed about 12 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2021, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 2011.
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 Holyoke'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.
Holyoke radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holyoke, MA?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 77 miles west-northwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holyoke?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holyoke the lowest scan from KENX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Holyoke 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 Holyoke, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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