Townshend, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Townshend, Windham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Townshend?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 150 days in the Western Windham forecast zone and Windham County — the most common reported hazard around Townshend, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 150 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 52 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 25 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Dec 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | 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 Windham forecast zone and Windham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Townshend get?
A normal year brings about 130 inches of snow to Townshend, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Wardsboro weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (33.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 8.4 | 26.7 | 33.2 | 28.8 | 24.6 | 6.1 | 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 Townshend?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 78 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 Townshend | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 78 mi west-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 104 mi north-northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 109 mi southeast | 10,900 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 Townshend
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Townshend, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 20, 1968, which touched down about 7 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 27, 2023, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 29, 2012.
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 Townshend'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.
Townshend radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Townshend, VT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 78 miles west-southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Townshend?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Townshend the lowest scan from KENX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Townshend 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 Townshend, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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