Hopkinton, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hopkinton, Middlesex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hopkinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 175 days in the Central Middlesex County forecast zone and Middlesex County — the most common reported hazard around Hopkinton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (111 days) and flooding (95 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 175 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2012 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 95 | Jan 2024 | Mar 14, 2010 · $26 million damage |
| High winds | 61 | Mar 2025 | Feb 17, 2006 · 1 death · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 55 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jun 2025 | Jul 10, 2010 · $11 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Central Middlesex County forecast zone and Middlesex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hopkinton get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Hopkinton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Milford weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (13.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 10.2 | 12.8 | 13.6 | 8.6 | 2.3 | 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 Hopkinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 27 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 Hopkinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 27 mi southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 117 mi southwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 132 mi north-northeast | 14,700 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 Hopkinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hopkinton, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 5 miles north of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-inch hail on June 22, 1988.
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 Hopkinton'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.
Hopkinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hopkinton, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 27 miles southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hopkinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hopkinton the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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