West Brookfield, MA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Brookfield, Worcester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Brookfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Northern Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County — the most common reported hazard around West Brookfield, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (130 days) and flooding (76 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 | 130 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 76 | Jun 2024 | Mar 29, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 65 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2025 | Jun 13, 1998 · $570,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | May 2020 | Feb 17, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $20 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2010 | — |
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 Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Brookfield get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to West Brookfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ware weather station 5.4 miles away. 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 West Brookfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 55 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 West Brookfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 55 mi east-southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 101 mi west-northwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 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 West Brookfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Brookfield, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 6, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 West Brookfield'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.
West Brookfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Brookfield, MA?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 55 miles east-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Brookfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Brookfield the lowest scan from KBOX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Brookfield 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 West Brookfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Palmer Town, MA radar 9 mi
- Southbridge Town, MA radar 14 mi
- Worcester, MA radar 17 mi
- Amherst Town, MA radar 20 mi
- Springfield, MA radar 22 mi
- Chicopee, MA radar 22 mi
- Gardner, MA radar 25 mi
- Holyoke, MA radar 25 mi
- Easthampton, MA radar 27 mi
- West Springfield Town, MA radar 27 mi