Taunton, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Taunton, Bristol County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Taunton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Northern Bristol forecast zone and Bristol County — the most common reported hazard around Taunton, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and flooding (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jul 2025 | May 21, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Feb 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 70 | May 2024 | Mar 29, 2010 · $24 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2023 | Oct 26, 2021 · $880,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | Sep 5, 2012 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 32 | Jul 2025 | Jul 22, 2016 · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2011 · $2.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Northern Bristol forecast zone and Bristol County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Taunton get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Taunton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Taunton weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.7 | 8.3 | 7.0 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 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 Taunton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 4 miles north-northwest. 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 Taunton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 4 mi north-northwest | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 144 mi north-northeast | 17,000 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 Taunton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Taunton, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2024, which passed about 14 miles west of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Taunton'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.
Taunton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Taunton, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 4 miles north-northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Taunton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Taunton the lowest scan from KBOX is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Taunton 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 Taunton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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