Norton Center, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Norton Center, Bristol County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Norton Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Northern Bristol forecast zone and Bristol County — the most common reported hazard around Norton Center, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and flooding (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jul 2025 | May 21, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Feb 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 70 | May 2024 | Mar 29, 2010 · $24 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2023 | Oct 26, 2021 · $880,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | Sep 5, 2012 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 32 | Jul 2025 | Jul 22, 2016 · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2011 · $2.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Northern Bristol forecast zone and Bristol County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Norton Center get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Norton Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norton W weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 9.2 | 14.3 | 12.6 | 10.1 | 1.9 | 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 Norton Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 3 miles east-southeast. 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 Norton Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 3 mi east-southeast | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 116 mi southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 141 mi north-northeast | 16,400 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 Norton Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norton Center, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 5 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2024, which passed about 10 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Norton Center'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.
Norton Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Norton Center, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 3 miles east-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Norton Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Norton Center the lowest scan from KBOX is about 100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Norton Center 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 Norton Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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