Derby Center, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Derby Center, Orleans County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Derby Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 154 days in the Orleans forecast zone and Orleans County — the most common reported hazard around Derby Center, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 154 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | May 2025 | Jul 5, 1999 · 1 death · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $500 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2024 | Jul 15, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2025 | Oct 30, 2017 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2015 | Jul 11, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $1.0 million 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 Orleans forecast zone and Orleans County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Derby Center get?
A normal year brings about 99 inches of snow to Derby Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (25.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 7.0 | 25.2 | 21.5 | 20.2 | 19.4 | 4.5 | 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 Derby Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 59 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 Derby Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 59 mi west-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 118 mi southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 190 mi south-southwest | 26,800 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 Derby Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Derby Center. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F1 on May 20, 1962, which passed about 8 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2012, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 21, 2022.
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 Derby Center'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.
Derby Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Derby Center, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 59 miles west-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Derby Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Derby Center the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Derby Center 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 Derby Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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