Bellows Falls, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellows Falls, Windham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellows Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Eastern Windham forecast zone and Windham County — the most common reported hazard around Bellows Falls, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 30 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 23 | Dec 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2019 | Aug 3, 2007 · $250,000 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 Windham forecast zone and Windham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellows Falls get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Bellows Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walpole 3 weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (15.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2.7 | 11.0 | 14.9 | 15.9 | 11.7 | 2.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bellows Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 90 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 Bellows Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 90 mi west-southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 101 mi north-northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 106 mi southeast | 10,500 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 Bellows Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellows Falls, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 20, 1968, which touched down about 17 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 27, 2023, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 29, 2012.
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 Bellows 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.
Bellows Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellows Falls, VT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 90 miles west-southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellows Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellows Falls the lowest scan from KENX is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bellows 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 Bellows Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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