Richford, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richford, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 96 days in the Eastern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Richford, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 96 | Jan 2026 | Oct 25, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jul 2025 | Aug 16, 2007 · $170,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $501 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Dec 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2023 | Jul 15, 1997 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2015 | Jul 12, 2004 · 1 death |
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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richford get?
A normal year brings about 83 inches of snow to Richford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Enosburg Falls weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (19.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.9 | 18.9 | 17.9 | 19.3 | 17.1 | 4.5 | 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 Richford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 41 miles 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 Richford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 41 mi southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 141 mi east-southeast | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 172 mi west-southwest | 22,600 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 Richford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richford, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 3, 1970, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2008, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 13, 1961.
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 Richford'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.
Richford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richford, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 41 miles southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richford the lowest scan from KCXX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richford 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 Richford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Enosburg Falls, VT radar 9 mi
- Swanton, VT radar 23 mi
- Newport, VT radar 23 mi
- St. Albans, VT radar 24 mi
- Johnson, VT radar 25 mi
- Morrisville, VT radar 30 mi
- Essex Junction, VT radar 41 mi
- Winooski, VT radar 43 mi
- Burlington, VT radar 45 mi
- South Burlington, VT radar 46 mi