Epping, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Epping, Rockingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Epping?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 139 days in the Interior Rockingham forecast zone and Rockingham County — the most common reported hazard around Epping, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (101 days) and lightning casualties & damage (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 139 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2000 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 39 | Aug 2010 | May 10, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Oct 2017 | Oct 29, 2012 · $184,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2023 | Feb 25, 2010 · $4.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jan 2024 | Oct 20, 1996 · $4.8 million damage |
| Storm surge | 6 | Mar 2001 | Oct 20, 1996 · $150,000 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 Interior Rockingham forecast zone and Rockingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Epping get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Epping, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Epping weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (15.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 13.1 | 15.2 | 13.9 | 9.9 | 2.8 | 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 Epping?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 73 miles northeast. 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 Epping | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 73 mi northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 75 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 145 mi northwest | 17,200 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 Epping
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Epping, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 19, 2015.
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 Epping'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.
Epping radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Epping, NH?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 73 miles northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Epping?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Epping the lowest scan from KGYX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Epping 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 Epping, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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