Hinsdale, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hinsdale, Cheshire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hinsdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 137 days in the Cheshire forecast zone and Cheshire County — the most common reported hazard around Hinsdale, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (126 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 137 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 126 | Jan 2026 | Mar 9, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | May 2024 | Oct 9, 2005 · 2 deaths · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Oct 2017 | Nov 24, 2013 · $80,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jul 2015 | Aug 11, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2023 | Jul 18, 2021 · $120,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $9.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Aug 28, 2011 · $10,000 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 Cheshire forecast zone and Cheshire County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hinsdale get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Hinsdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keene weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.4 | 14.4 | 15.2 | 14.4 | 11.0 | 2.2 | 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 Hinsdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 81 miles west. 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 Hinsdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 81 mi west | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 90 mi southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 124 mi north-northwest | 13,300 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 Hinsdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hinsdale, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 20, 1963, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2024, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-inch hail on May 22, 2013.
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 Hinsdale'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.
Hinsdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hinsdale, NH?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 81 miles west. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hinsdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hinsdale the lowest scan from KENX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Keene, NH radar 14 mi
- Claremont, NH radar 42 mi
- Nashua, NH radar 51 mi
- Manchester, NH radar 55 mi
- Concord, NH radar 56 mi
- Lebanon, NH radar 59 mi
- Franklin, NH radar 62 mi