Plainfield, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plainfield, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plainfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 150 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Plainfield, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 150 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 27 | Jul 2023 | Oct 8, 2005 · 2 deaths · $3.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Oct 2017 | Oct 29, 2012 · $153,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Sep 2023 | Jul 2, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2007 | Jul 6, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2011 | Jan 7, 1998 · $2.0 million 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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Plainfield get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Plainfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hanover weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.2 | 13.4 | 16.4 | 13.1 | 13.5 | 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 Plainfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 79 miles north-northwest. 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 Plainfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 108 mi east-northeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 108 mi southwest | 10,900 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 Plainfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plainfield, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 9, 1962, which passed about 14 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 83 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 2008.
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 Plainfield'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.
Plainfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plainfield, NH?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 79 miles north-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plainfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plainfield the lowest scan from KCXX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Plainfield 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 Plainfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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