Waterbury, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waterbury, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waterbury?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 156 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Waterbury, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 156 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 1997 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | May 2025 | Jul 11, 2023 · 1 death · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 27 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $18 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · $450,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2025 | Jul 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2013 | Jun 12, 1996 · 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waterbury get?
A normal year brings about 126 inches of snow to Waterbury, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Worcester 2 W weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (28.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 10.4 | 27.8 | 27.0 | 28.5 | 21.0 | 8.0 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Waterbury?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 24 miles west-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 Waterbury | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 24 mi west-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 127 mi east-southeast | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 138 mi south-southwest | 15,800 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 Waterbury
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waterbury, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 24, 1960, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2009, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.30-inch hail on July 16, 2009.
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 Waterbury'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.
Waterbury radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waterbury, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 24 miles west-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waterbury?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waterbury the lowest scan from KCXX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waterbury 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 Waterbury, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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