Hampton Beach, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hampton Beach, Rockingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hampton Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 111 days in the Coastal Rockingham forecast zone and Rockingham County — the most common reported hazard around Hampton Beach, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (101 days) and coastal flooding (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2000 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 59 | Mar 2024 | Jan 13, 2024 · $30 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 39 | Aug 2010 | May 10, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 24 | Dec 2023 | Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Dec 2023 | Feb 25, 2010 · $4.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jan 2024 | Oct 20, 1996 · $4.8 million 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 Coastal Rockingham forecast zone and Rockingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hampton Beach get?
A normal year brings about 63 inches of snow to Hampton Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Hampton weather station 3.2 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 Hampton Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 68 miles south-southwest. 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 Hampton Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 68 mi south-southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 73 mi north-northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 161 mi northwest | 20,400 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 Hampton Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hampton Beach, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which touched down about 9 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an F2 on May 21, 2006, which touched down about 2 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 143 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 Hampton Beach'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.
Hampton Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hampton Beach, NH?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 68 miles south-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hampton Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hampton Beach the lowest scan from KBOX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hampton Beach 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 Hampton Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Dover, NH radar 19 mi
- Somersworth, NH radar 24 mi
- Rochester, NH radar 28 mi
- Manchester, NH radar 32 mi
- Nashua, NH radar 36 mi
- Concord, NH radar 44 mi
- Laconia, NH radar 57 mi
- Franklin, NH radar 57 mi