Greene, RI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greene, Kent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greene?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Western Kent forecast zone and Kent County — the most common reported hazard around Greene, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (39 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Feb 2026 | Dec 9, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jul 2025 | Jun 22, 2012 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2024 | Mar 14, 2010 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2, 2013 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Nov 2020 | Jan 25, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Sep 2018 | Jun 22, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | Aug 28, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2022 | — |
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 Kent forecast zone and Kent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Greene get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Greene, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jewett City weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 8.7 | 11.1 | 8.3 | 6.5 | 1.9 | 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 Greene?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 35 miles east-northeast. 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 Greene | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 35 mi east-northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 83 mi southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 134 mi west-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 Greene
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greene, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F2 on August 7, 1986, which passed about 15 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2024, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 30, 1998.
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 Greene'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.
Greene radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greene, RI?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 35 miles east-northeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greene?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greene the lowest scan from KBOX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Greene 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 Greene, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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