Milton, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milton, Norfolk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 139 days in the Eastern Norfolk forecast zone and Norfolk County — the most common reported hazard around Milton, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (104 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (81 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 139 | Dec 2025 | Oct 26, 2021 · $240,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | May 2026 | Jul 18, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 59 | Sep 2023 | Mar 14, 2010 · $17 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 45 | Jul 2023 | May 24, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 27 | Jan 2024 | Feb 9, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2010 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2020 · $30 million 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 Norfolk forecast zone and Norfolk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milton get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Milton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blue Hill Coop weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.8 | 12.6 | 18.6 | 18.2 | 15.0 | 2.8 | 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 Milton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 20 miles south. 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 Milton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 20 mi south | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 121 mi north-northeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 132 mi southwest | 14,900 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 Milton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milton, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 23 miles west of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 13, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 11, 2006.
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 Milton'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.
Milton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milton, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 20 miles south. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milton the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milton 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 Milton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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