Newport, RI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newport, Newport 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 high winds on 48 days in the Newport forecast zone and Newport County — the most common reported hazard around Newport, 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 Newport get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Newport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport Rose weather station 2.3 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 Newport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 34 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 Newport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 34 mi north-northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 91 mi west-southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 160 mi west-northwest | 20,200 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 Newport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newport, 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 21 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 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, RI?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 34 miles north-northeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 91 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 KBOX is about 2,200 ft up.
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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- East Providence, RI radar 22 mi
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- Pawtucket, RI radar 28 mi
- Central Falls, RI radar 29 mi
- Woonsocket, RI radar 37 mi