Woonsocket, RI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woonsocket, Providence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woonsocket?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 95 days in the Northwest Providence forecast zone and Providence County — the most common reported hazard around Woonsocket, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (78 days) and flooding (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 95 | Jan 2026 | Mar 5, 2001 · $10 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Aug 2025 | Aug 21, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 56 | Jan 2024 | Mar 29, 2010 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2024 | Sep 2, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Apr 2024 | Jan 21, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Jul 2025 | Jun 25, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | Aug 22, 2021 · $80,000 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 Northwest Providence forecast zone and Providence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Woonsocket get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Woonsocket, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Woonsocket weather station 1.3 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 Woonsocket?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBOX (Boston, MA), about 19 miles east. 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 Woonsocket | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBOX Boston, MA | 19 mi east | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 137 mi west-northwest | 15,700 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 Woonsocket
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woonsocket, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1953, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 94 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 26, 2024, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 28, 2020.
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 Woonsocket'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.
Woonsocket radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woonsocket, RI?
KBOX (Boston, MA), about 19 miles east. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woonsocket?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woonsocket the lowest scan from KBOX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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