Center Sandwich, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Center Sandwich, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Center Sandwich?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 170 days in the Southern Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Center Sandwich, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (95 days) and flooding (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 170 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 47 | Jun 2026 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2011 · $2.4 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | May 2020 | Jul 19, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Southern Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Center Sandwich get?
A normal year brings about 80 inches of snow to Center Sandwich, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Meredith 3 Nne weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (19.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.9 | 17.7 | 18.1 | 19.6 | 15.4 | 4.2 | 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 Center Sandwich?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 59 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 Center Sandwich | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 59 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 98 mi west-northwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 129 mi south | 14,300 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 Center Sandwich
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Center Sandwich, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 25, 1969, which passed about 14 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2020, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 98 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 August 24, 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 Center Sandwich'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.
Center Sandwich radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Center Sandwich, NH?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 59 miles east. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Center Sandwich?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Center Sandwich the lowest scan from KGYX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Center Sandwich 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 Center Sandwich, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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