Lee, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lee, Berkshire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 192 days in the Southern Berkshire forecast zone and Berkshire County — the most common reported hazard around Lee, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and flash flooding (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 192 | Jun 2026 | Oct 7, 2020 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 50 | Jul 2023 | Jul 28, 2014 · $277,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2025 | Oct 29, 2017 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Dec 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jun 2024 | Aug 7, 2008 · $200,000 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 Southern Berkshire forecast zone and Berkshire County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 46 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 Lee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 46 mi west-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 102 mi south-southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 111 mi east-southeast | 11,300 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 Lee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lee, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which passed about 7 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2022, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 1, 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 Lee'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.
Lee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lee, MA?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 46 miles west-northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lee the lowest scan from KENX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lee 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 Lee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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