South Royalton, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Royalton, Windsor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Royalton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Western Windsor forecast zone and Windsor County — the most common reported hazard around South Royalton, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | May 2025 | Jul 10, 2023 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $23 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2007 | Jul 4, 2002 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Western Windsor forecast zone and Windsor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Royalton get?
A normal year brings about 81 inches of snow to South Royalton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bethel 4 N weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (19.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 4.9 | 19.5 | 18.0 | 18.9 | 16.3 | 3.0 | 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 South Royalton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 58 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 South Royalton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 58 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 113 mi east | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 115 mi southwest | 11,900 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 South Royalton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Royalton, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1966, which passed about 25 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 71 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 21, 2010.
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 South Royalton'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.
South Royalton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Royalton, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 58 miles north-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Royalton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Royalton the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Royalton 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 South Royalton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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