Island Pond, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Island Pond, Essex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Island Pond?
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 Island Pond, 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 Island Pond get?
A normal year brings about 115 inches of snow to Island Pond, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Island Pond weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (26.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 8.8 | 25.1 | 25.3 | 26.1 | 22.1 | 5.7 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Island Pond?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 66 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 Island Pond | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 66 mi west-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 103 mi southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 189 mi southwest | 26,500 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 Island Pond
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Island Pond. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on May 20, 1962, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2012, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 55 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 Island Pond'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.
Island Pond radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Island Pond, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 66 miles west-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Island Pond?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Island Pond the lowest scan from KCXX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Island Pond 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 Island Pond, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Johnson, VT radar 41 mi
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- Barre, VT radar 52 mi
- St. Albans, VT radar 59 mi
- Swanton, VT radar 61 mi