Concord, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Concord, Essex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Concord?
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 Concord, 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 Concord get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Concord, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Johnsbury weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (20.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5.9 | 20.4 | 19.9 | 19.9 | 15.8 | 4.7 | 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 Concord?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 63 miles west. 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 Concord | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 63 mi west | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 89 mi east-southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 168 mi southwest | 21,900 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 Concord
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Concord. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on May 19, 1982, which touched down about 13 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2018, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 89 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 July 4, 1974.
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 Concord'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.
Concord radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Concord, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 63 miles west. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Concord?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Concord the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Concord 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 Concord, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Johnson, VT radar 41 mi
- Enosburg Falls, VT radar 56 mi
- Essex Junction, VT radar 61 mi