Exeter, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Exeter, Rockingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Exeter?
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 Exeter, 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 Exeter get?
A normal year brings about 63 inches of snow to Exeter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Hampton weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 10.2 | 18.6 | 20.5 | 10.9 | 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 Exeter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 71 miles south. 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 Exeter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 71 mi south | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 153 mi northwest | 18,800 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 Exeter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Exeter, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which touched down near town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 28, 1965.
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 Exeter'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.
Exeter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Exeter, NH?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 71 miles south. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Exeter?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Exeter the lowest scan from KBOX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Exeter 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 Exeter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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