Northfield, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northfield, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Eastern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Northfield, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (95 days) and flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2004 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 95 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Jun 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · $22 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Mar 2026 | Aug 4, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2025 | Jun 13, 1996 · $1.8 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2024 | Oct 29, 2006 · 1 death · $8,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2018 | — |
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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northfield get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Northfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tully Lake weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 11.8 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 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 Northfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 84 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 Northfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 84 mi west | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 84 mi southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 130 mi north-northwest | 14,400 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 Northfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northfield, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2024, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 3, 1970.
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 Northfield'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.
Northfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northfield, MA?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 84 miles west. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northfield the lowest scan from KENX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Northfield 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 Northfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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