Beecher Falls, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beecher Falls, Essex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beecher Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 126 days in the Essex forecast zone and Essex County — the most common reported hazard around Beecher Falls, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (51 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 126 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2001 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2024 | May 29, 1998 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | May 26, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Dec 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Nov 2019 | Aug 28, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1998 | Jan 6, 1998 · $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 Essex forecast zone and Essex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beecher Falls get?
A normal year brings about 111 inches of snow to Beecher Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canaan weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (28.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 8.2 | 26.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | 18.8 | 6.8 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Beecher Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 89 miles west-southwest. 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 Beecher Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 89 mi west-southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 98 mi southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 192 mi east-northeast | 27,300 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 Beecher Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beecher Falls. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on September 3, 1993, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2016, which touched down about 8 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 21, 2022.
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 Beecher Falls'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.
Beecher Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beecher Falls, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 89 miles west-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beecher Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beecher Falls the lowest scan from KCXX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Beecher Falls 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 Beecher Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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