Castleton Four Corners, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Castleton Four Corners, Rutland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Castleton Four Corners?
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 Castleton Four Corners, 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.
How much snow does Castleton Four Corners get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Castleton Four Corners, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rutland weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.7 | 18.3 | 18.3 | 16.0 | 13.8 | 3.2 | 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 Castleton Four Corners?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 62 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 Castleton Four Corners | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 62 mi north | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 124 mi west | 13,400 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 Castleton Four Corners
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Castleton Four Corners. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on August 4, 1992, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2024, which passed about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 85 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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 Castleton Four Corners'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.
Castleton Four Corners radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Castleton Four Corners, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 62 miles north. KENX (Albany, NY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Castleton Four Corners?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Castleton Four Corners the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Castleton Four Corners 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 Castleton Four Corners, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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