Salisbury, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salisbury, Essex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salisbury?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Eastern Essex forecast zone and Essex County — the most common reported hazard around Salisbury, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (91 days) and high winds (68 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Sep 2025 | Jul 11, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 68 | Mar 2025 | Oct 28, 2006 · $450,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | Aug 2023 | May 13, 2006 · 2 deaths · $7.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 42 | May 2025 | Feb 9, 2013 · $5.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 37 | Jun 2023 | Sep 6, 2014 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2025 | Mar 22, 2001 · $10 million damage |
| Storm surge | 9 | Aug 2011 | 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 Eastern Essex forecast zone and Essex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salisbury get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Salisbury, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newburyport weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 11.1 | 18.0 | 16.1 | 13.4 | 1.8 | 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 Salisbury?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 62 miles south-southwest. 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 Salisbury | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 79 mi north-northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 164 mi northwest | 21,000 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 Salisbury
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salisbury, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which touched down about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an F2 on May 21, 2006, which touched down about 6 miles north of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 28, 1965.
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 Salisbury'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.
Salisbury radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salisbury, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 62 miles south-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salisbury?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salisbury the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salisbury 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 Salisbury, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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