South Hooksett, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Hooksett, Merrimack County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Hooksett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 152 days in the Merrimack forecast zone and Merrimack County — the most common reported hazard around South Hooksett, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (94 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 152 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 53 | May 2025 | Feb 25, 2010 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2025 | Oct 20, 1996 · $2.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Jun 2025 | Jul 9, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Oct 2017 | Oct 29, 2012 · $106,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Jan 7, 1998 · $3.7 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 Merrimack forecast zone and Merrimack County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Hooksett get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to South Hooksett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Massabesic Lake weather station 3.2 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 South Hooksett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 76 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 South Hooksett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 76 mi south-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 84 mi northeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 134 mi northwest | 15,200 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 South Hooksett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Hooksett, 11 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 23 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 4, 2018, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 192 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 18, 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 South Hooksett'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.
South Hooksett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Hooksett, NH?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 76 miles south-southeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Hooksett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Hooksett the lowest scan from KBOX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Hooksett 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 South Hooksett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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