Lincoln, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lincoln, Addison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lincoln?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Eastern Addison forecast zone and Addison County — the most common reported hazard around Lincoln, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Feb 2026 | Dec 9, 2014 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $21 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Dec 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Feb 2017 | Jun 9, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $450,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2024 | Feb 5, 2011 · $100,000 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 Addison forecast zone and Addison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lincoln get?
A normal year brings about 112 inches of snow to Lincoln, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Lincoln weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (25.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 8.6 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 22.8 | 22.0 | 6.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lincoln?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 29 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 Lincoln | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 29 mi north-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 136 mi west | 15,500 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 Lincoln
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lincoln. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF1 on March 26, 2021, which touched down about 9 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2023, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 9, 2007.
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 Lincoln'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.
Lincoln radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lincoln, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 29 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lincoln?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lincoln the lowest scan from KCXX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lincoln 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 Lincoln, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Vergennes, VT radar 14 mi
- Montpelier, VT radar 24 mi
- South Burlington, VT radar 25 mi
- Barre, VT radar 25 mi
- Essex Junction, VT radar 27 mi
- Winooski, VT radar 29 mi
- Burlington, VT radar 30 mi
- Rutland, VT radar 34 mi
- Morrisville, VT radar 37 mi
- Johnson, VT radar 40 mi