Danby, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Danby, Rutland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Danby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Eastern Rutland forecast zone and Rutland County — the most common reported hazard around Danby, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (101 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2009 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 101 | Feb 2026 | Jan 12, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $52 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Feb 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2013 | May 10, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $350,000 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 Rutland forecast zone and Rutland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Danby get?
A normal year brings about 91 inches of snow to Danby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ludlow weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 7.6 | 17.1 | 21.0 | 17.5 | 20.7 | 5.6 | 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 Danby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 75 miles 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 Danby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 75 mi southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 81 mi north | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 135 mi southeast | 15,300 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 Danby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Danby, 5 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 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 10, 2020, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 2, 2017.
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 Danby'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.
Danby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Danby, VT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 75 miles southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Danby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Danby the lowest scan from KENX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Danby 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 Danby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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