Manchester, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manchester, Hillsborough County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 126 days in the Eastern Hillsborough forecast zone and Hillsborough County — the most common reported hazard around Manchester, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (113 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 126 | Feb 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 30 | May 2025 | May 13, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2025 | Jul 18, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Sep 2014 | May 24, 2004 · $350,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Oct 2017 | Nov 29, 2003 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $15 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Eastern Hillsborough forecast zone and Hillsborough County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manchester get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Manchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Massabesic Lake weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 10.6 | 15.9 | 17.6 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 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 Manchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 73 miles south-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 Manchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 73 mi south-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 86 mi northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 136 mi west | 15,500 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 Manchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manchester, 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 about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 9, 2007.
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 Manchester'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.
Manchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manchester, NH?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 73 miles south-southeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Manchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Manchester the lowest scan from KBOX 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Concord, NH radar 18 mi
- Dover, NH radar 32 mi
- Rochester, NH radar 32 mi
- Somersworth, NH radar 34 mi
- Portsmouth, NH radar 34 mi
- Franklin, NH radar 34 mi
- Laconia, NH radar 41 mi
- Keene, NH radar 44 mi
- Claremont, NH radar 53 mi