Warwick, RI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Warwick, Kent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Warwick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 70 days in the Eastern Kent forecast zone and Kent County — the most common reported hazard around Warwick, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (40 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Feb 2026 | Apr 1, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Dec 2024 | Oct 28, 2006 · $150,000 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 |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2, 2013 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Sep 2018 | Jun 22, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 6 | Jan 2024 | Apr 15, 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 Eastern Kent forecast zone and Kent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Warwick get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Warwick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Providence T F Green Ap weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.0 | 7.6 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 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 Warwick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 23 miles 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 Warwick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 23 mi northeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 95 mi southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 149 mi west-northwest | 17,900 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 Warwick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Warwick, 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 5 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2024, which passed about 14 miles north of town.
Hail: 95 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 Warwick'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.
Warwick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Warwick, RI?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 23 miles northeast. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Warwick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Warwick the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Warwick 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 Warwick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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