Newport, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newport, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 150 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Newport, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 150 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 27 | Jul 2023 | Oct 8, 2005 · 2 deaths · $3.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Oct 2017 | Oct 29, 2012 · $153,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Sep 2023 | Jul 2, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2011 | Jan 7, 1998 · $2.0 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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newport get?
A normal year brings about 66 inches of snow to Newport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (16.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.8 | 14.9 | 15.2 | 16.7 | 12.7 | 3.3 | 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 Newport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 93 miles north-northwest. 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 Newport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 93 mi north-northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 110 mi west-southwest | 11,000 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 Newport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newport, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 20, 1963, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2022, which passed about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 106 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 2008.
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 Newport'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.
Newport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newport, NH?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 93 miles north-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newport the lowest scan from KCXX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Newport 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 Newport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Franklin, NH radar 26 mi
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- Concord, NH radar 32 mi
- Laconia, NH radar 38 mi
- Manchester, NH radar 45 mi
- Nashua, NH radar 55 mi
- Rochester, NH radar 60 mi