Kingston, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston, Plymouth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Eastern Plymouth forecast zone and Plymouth County — the most common reported hazard around Kingston, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (91 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Aug 2025 | Jun 22, 1997 · 1 death |
| High winds | 91 | Dec 2025 | Oct 26, 2021 · $1.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $1.6 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 54 | Apr 2024 | Feb 9, 2013 · $9.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Jan 2024 | Mar 14, 2010 · $16 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 40 | May 2024 | Sep 8, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jul 12, 2019 · $70,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Feb 2026 | Feb 8, 2013 · $345,000 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 Plymouth forecast zone and Plymouth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingston get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Kingston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plymouth-Kingston weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 6.7 | 10.1 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 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 Kingston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 22 miles west. 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 Kingston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 22 mi west | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 133 mi north | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 136 mi southwest | 15,500 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 Kingston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 25 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 18, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 64 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Kingston'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.
Kingston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 22 miles west. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingston the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingston 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 Kingston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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