Sturbridge, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sturbridge, Worcester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sturbridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Southern Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County — the most common reported hazard around Sturbridge, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (105 days) and flooding (78 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 199 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 105 | Jan 2026 | Feb 8, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 78 | Jun 2024 | Mar 29, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 65 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 45 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2, 2017 · 1 death · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2025 | Jun 13, 1998 · $570,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | May 2001 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2019 | — |
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 Southern Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sturbridge get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Sturbridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Southbridge 3 Sw weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.5 | 10.3 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 9.2 | 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 Sturbridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 48 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 Sturbridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 48 mi east-southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 108 mi west-northwest | 10,800 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 Sturbridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sturbridge, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-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 Sturbridge'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.
Sturbridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sturbridge, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 48 miles east-southeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sturbridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sturbridge the lowest scan from KBOX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sturbridge 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 Sturbridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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