Turners Falls, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Turners Falls, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Turners Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Eastern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Turners Falls, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (95 days) and flooding (34 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 | 95 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 34 | 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 | 16 | Feb 2024 | Oct 29, 2006 · 1 death · $8,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2018 | — |
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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Turners Falls get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Turners Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sunderland weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.6 | 8.7 | 12.8 | 12.4 | 8.8 | 1.4 | 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 Turners Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 77 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 Turners Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 77 mi west | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 85 mi east-southeast | 7,500 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 Turners Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Turners Falls, 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 east-southeast of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Turners 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.
Turners Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Turners Falls, MA?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 77 miles west. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Turners Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Turners Falls the lowest scan from KENX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Turners 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 Turners Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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