Melville, RI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Melville, Newport County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Melville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 48 days in the Newport forecast zone and Newport County — the most common reported hazard around Melville, mostly in February and October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 48 | Apr 2024 | Mar 2, 2018 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Mar 26, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 13 | Nov 2021 | Aug 25, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 9 | Dec 2023 | Oct 29, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2024 | Mar 30, 2010 · $3.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2023 | Jun 5, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · 1 death |
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 Newport forecast zone and Newport County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Melville get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Melville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport Rose weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 9.1 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 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 Melville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 29 miles north-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 Melville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 29 mi north-northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 94 mi west-southwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 158 mi west-northwest | 19,900 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 Melville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Melville, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F2 on August 7, 1986, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2024, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 74 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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 Melville'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.
Melville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Melville, RI?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 29 miles north-northeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Melville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Melville the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Melville 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 Melville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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