Pawtucket, RI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pawtucket, Providence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pawtucket?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Southeast Providence forecast zone and Providence County — the most common reported hazard around Pawtucket, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (69 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Aug 2025 | Aug 21, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Feb 8, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Jan 2024 | Mar 29, 2010 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2024 | Sep 2, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 31 | Jan 2024 | Mar 31, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Jul 2025 | Jun 25, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2013 | Jun 9, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 4 | Dec 2023 | Apr 16, 2007 · $5,000 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 Southeast Providence forecast zone and Providence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pawtucket get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Pawtucket, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Woonsocket weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 7.9 | 12.3 | 10.7 | 7.6 | 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 Pawtucket?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 13 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 Pawtucket | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 13 mi east-northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 146 mi west-northwest | 17,400 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 Pawtucket
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pawtucket, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2024, which passed about 4 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 6, 1999.
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 Pawtucket'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.
Pawtucket radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pawtucket, RI?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 13 miles east-northeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pawtucket?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pawtucket the lowest scan from KBOX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Central Falls, RI radar 1 mi
- Providence, RI radar 4 mi
- East Providence, RI radar 5 mi
- Cranston, RI radar 9 mi
- Woonsocket, RI radar 11 mi
- Warwick, RI radar 12 mi
- Newport, RI radar 28 mi