Hanksville, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hanksville, Chittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hanksville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Eastern Chittenden forecast zone and Chittenden County — the most common reported hazard around Hanksville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (94 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 2019 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 94 | Jan 2026 | Dec 9, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | May 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Dec 2023 | Apr 11, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 24 | Dec 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $1.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2020 | Jul 6, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $500,000 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 Chittenden forecast zone and Chittenden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hanksville get?
A normal year brings about 118 inches of snow to Hanksville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waitsfield 2 W weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (27.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 7.0 | 24.6 | 26.9 | 27.2 | 25.0 | 6.1 | 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 Hanksville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 20 miles north-northwest. 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 Hanksville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 20 mi north-northwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 137 mi east | 15,600 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 Hanksville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hanksville, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 8, 1983, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 9, 1968.
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 Hanksville'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.
Hanksville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hanksville, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 20 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hanksville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hanksville the lowest scan from KCXX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hanksville 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 Hanksville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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