Milford, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milford, Hillsborough County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Western And Central Hillsborough forecast zone and Hillsborough County — the most common reported hazard around Milford, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (94 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 94 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2011 · $50,000 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 |
| Flooding | 19 | May 2025 | May 13, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Oct 2017 | Feb 25, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2008 | Dec 11, 2008 · $12 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Aug 2020 | — |
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 Western And Central Hillsborough forecast zone and Hillsborough County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milford get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Milford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Milford weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.1 | 12.6 | 15.4 | 11.5 | 14.4 | 2.3 | 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 Milford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 67 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 Milford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 102 mi northeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 122 mi west | 13,100 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 Milford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milford, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 3, 1970, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2024, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 171 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 August 4, 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 Milford'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.
Milford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milford, NH?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 67 miles south-southeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milford the lowest scan from KBOX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milford 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 Milford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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