Oak Bluffs, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oak Bluffs, Dukes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oak Bluffs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 50 days in the Dukes forecast zone and Dukes County — the most common reported hazard around Oak Bluffs, mostly in December and October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and coastal flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 50 | Dec 2024 | Nov 13, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $800,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 21 | Apr 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Nov 2021 | Nov 17, 2014 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 23, 2016 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | Jul 1, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2021 | Aug 28, 2011 · $267,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 2 | Feb 2006 | Jan 23, 2005 · $100,000 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 Dukes forecast zone and Dukes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oak Bluffs get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Oak Bluffs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Edgartown weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 0.3 | 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 Oak Bluffs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 46 miles 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 Oak Bluffs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 46 mi northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 126 mi west-southwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 169 mi north | 22,100 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 Oak Bluffs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oak Bluffs, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 28, 1970, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 2, 2009.
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 Oak Bluffs'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.
Oak Bluffs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oak Bluffs, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 46 miles northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oak Bluffs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oak Bluffs the lowest scan from KBOX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oak Bluffs 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 Oak Bluffs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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