Willsboro, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willsboro, Essex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willsboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Eastern Essex forecast zone and Essex County — the most common reported hazard around Willsboro, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (98 days) and flooding (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jul 2025 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 98 | Feb 2026 | Feb 14, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $36 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Dec 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 · $50,000 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 Essex forecast zone and Essex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Willsboro get?
A normal year brings about 88 inches of snow to Willsboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington Intl Ap weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 5.7 | 19.5 | 21.1 | 19.3 | 17.5 | 4.1 | 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 Willsboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 15 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 Willsboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 15 mi northeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 121 mi west-southwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 127 mi south-southwest | 14,000 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 Willsboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Willsboro, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 8, 1983, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.30-inch hail on July 16, 2009.
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 Willsboro'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.
Willsboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willsboro, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 15 miles northeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Willsboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Willsboro the lowest scan from KCXX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Willsboro 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 Willsboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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