Orange, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orange, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orange?
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 Orange, 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 Orange get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Orange, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tully Lake weather station 4.2 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 Orange?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 74 miles 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 Orange | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 74 mi southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 90 mi west | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 124 mi south-southwest | 13,400 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 Orange
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orange, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2024, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 146 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 Orange'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.
Orange radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orange, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 74 miles southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orange?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orange the lowest scan from KBOX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Orange 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 Orange, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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