Grafton, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grafton, Windham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grafton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 150 days in the Western Windham forecast zone and Windham County — the most common reported hazard around Grafton, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 150 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 52 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 25 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Dec 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Windham forecast zone and Windham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grafton get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Grafton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walpole 3 weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (15.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2.7 | 11.0 | 14.9 | 15.9 | 11.7 | 2.4 | 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 Grafton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 84 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 Grafton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 84 mi west-southwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 97 mi north-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 113 mi southeast | 11,500 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 Grafton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grafton, 7 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 11 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 27, 2023, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-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 Grafton'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.
Grafton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grafton, VT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 84 miles west-southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grafton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grafton the lowest scan from KENX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Grafton 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 Grafton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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