Northampton, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northampton, Hampshire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northampton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Eastern Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County — the most common reported hazard around Northampton, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and lightning casualties & damage (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · $1.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 41 | Jun 2025 | Jul 23, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Jan 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jul 2025 | Jul 22, 2008 · $210,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2021 | Nov 24, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | 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 Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northampton get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Northampton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amherst weather station 8.1 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 Northampton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 73 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 Northampton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 73 mi west-northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 102 mi south | 9,800 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 Northampton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northampton, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 2, 2020, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Northampton'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.
Northampton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northampton, MA?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 73 miles west-northwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northampton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northampton the lowest scan from KENX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Northampton 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 Northampton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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