Benson, VT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Benson, Rutland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Benson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 117 days in the Western Rutland forecast zone and Rutland County — the most common reported hazard around Benson, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (105 days) and high winds (33 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	117	Jan 2026	Dec 7, 1996 · 1 death · $90,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	105	Jun 2026	Aug 19, 2009 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage
High winds	33	Feb 2025	Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding	33	Jun 2026	Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $52 million damage
Flooding	30	Dec 2023	Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	24	Feb 2026	—
Excessive heat	8	Jun 2025	Mar 17, 2012 · $300,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	6	May 2013	May 10, 2007 · $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 Western Rutland forecast zone and Rutland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Benson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 56 miles north. 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 Benson	View
KCXX Burlington, VT	56 mi north	4,100 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KENX Albany, NY	87 mi south-southwest	7,700 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KTYX Montague, NY	119 mi west	12,500 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 Benson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Benson. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF1 on March 26, 2021, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2024, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-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 Benson'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.

Benson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Benson, VT?

KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 56 miles north. KENX (Albany, NY) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Benson?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Benson the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Benson 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 Benson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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