Ware, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ware, Hampshire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ware?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Eastern Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County — the most common reported hazard around Ware, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and lightning casualties & damage (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · $1.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 41 | Jun 2025 | Jul 23, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Jan 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jul 2025 | Jul 22, 2008 · $210,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2021 | Nov 24, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2011 · $450,000 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 Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ware get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Ware, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ware weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (12.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 9.3 | 11.5 | 12.0 | 8.7 | 0.8 | 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 Ware?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 60 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 Ware | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 60 mi east-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 96 mi west-northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Ware
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ware, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 16 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 east-northeast of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 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 Ware'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.
Ware radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ware, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 60 miles east-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ware?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ware the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ware 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 Ware, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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