Pownal Center, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pownal Center, Bennington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pownal Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 137 days in the Bennington forecast zone and Bennington County — the most common reported hazard around Pownal Center, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (84 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 137 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2000 · $27,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 53 | Feb 2026 | Jan 8, 2021 · 1 death |
| High winds | 46 | Dec 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Dec 2023 | Jan 19, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2023 | Sep 16, 1999 · $476,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2021 | Jul 27, 2007 · $750,000 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 Bennington forecast zone and Bennington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pownal Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 45 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 Pownal Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 45 mi west-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 118 mi north | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 121 mi east-southeast | 12,900 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 Pownal Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pownal Center, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 9 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2020, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on June 1, 2011.
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 Pownal 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.
Pownal Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pownal Center, VT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 45 miles west-southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pownal Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pownal Center the lowest scan from KENX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pownal 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 Pownal Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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