Palmer Town, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Palmer Town, Hampden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Palmer Town?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Eastern Hampden forecast zone and Hampden County — the most common reported hazard around Palmer Town, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (95 days) and flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 95 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Jun 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2025 | Oct 20, 2006 · 1 death · $65,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2012 · $165,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2025 | Aug 5, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | 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 Hampden forecast zone and Hampden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Palmer Town get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Palmer Town, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ware weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 9.3 | 11.5 | 12.0 | 8.7 | 0.8 | 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 Palmer Town?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 62 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 Palmer Town | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 62 mi east-southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 96 mi south-southwest | 9,000 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 Palmer Town
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Palmer Town, 19 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 north-northeast of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 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 Palmer Town'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.
Palmer Town radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Palmer Town, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 62 miles east-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Palmer Town?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Palmer Town the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Palmer Town 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 Palmer Town, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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