Shelburne Falls, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shelburne Falls, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shelburne Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Western Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Shelburne Falls, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (123 days) and flooding (25 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 | 123 | Jan 2026 | Mar 30, 2001 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 25 | 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 | 8 | Nov 2021 | Nov 13, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2019 | Dec 11, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Aug 2020 | Aug 4, 2020 · $3,000 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 Western Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shelburne Falls get?
A normal year brings about 85 inches of snow to Shelburne Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ashfield weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (22.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.4 | 18.8 | 22.3 | 17.9 | 18.0 | 4.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Shelburne Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 67 miles west. 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 Shelburne Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 67 mi west | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 94 mi east-southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 121 mi south | 12,800 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 Shelburne Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shelburne Falls, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on September 13, 1971, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on February 25, 2017, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 1, 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 Shelburne Falls'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.
Shelburne Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shelburne Falls, MA?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 67 miles west. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shelburne Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shelburne Falls the lowest scan from KENX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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