South Woodstock, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Woodstock, Windsor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Woodstock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Eastern Windsor forecast zone and Windsor County — the most common reported hazard around South Woodstock, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 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 | 11 | Jan 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 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 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 Eastern Windsor forecast zone and Windsor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Woodstock get?
A normal year brings about 83 inches of snow to South Woodstock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cavendish weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 4.5 | 16.8 | 21.2 | 18.7 | 17.1 | 4.1 | 0.1 |
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 Woodstock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 73 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 Woodstock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 73 mi north-northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 103 mi southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 116 mi east-northeast | 12,000 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 Woodstock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Woodstock, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and October. The strongest was an F2 on July 9, 1962, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2022, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 8, 2020.
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 Woodstock'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 Woodstock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Woodstock, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 73 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Woodstock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Woodstock the lowest scan from KCXX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Woodstock 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 Woodstock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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