Scituate, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scituate, Plymouth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scituate?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Eastern Plymouth forecast zone and Plymouth County — the most common reported hazard around Scituate, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (91 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Aug 2025 | Jun 22, 1997 · 1 death |
| High winds | 91 | Dec 2025 | Oct 26, 2021 · $1.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $1.6 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 54 | Apr 2024 | Feb 9, 2013 · $9.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Jan 2024 | Mar 14, 2010 · $16 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 40 | May 2024 | Sep 8, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jul 12, 2019 · $70,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Feb 2026 | Feb 8, 2013 · $345,000 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 Plymouth forecast zone and Plymouth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scituate get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Scituate, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hingham weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 8.8 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 10.3 | 1.7 | 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 Scituate?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 26 miles 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 Scituate | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 26 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 121 mi north-northeast | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 143 mi southwest | 16,800 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 Scituate
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scituate, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF2 on July 28, 2014, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 18, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 75 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Scituate'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.
Scituate radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scituate, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 26 miles southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scituate?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scituate the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Scituate 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 Scituate, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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