Wells, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wells, Rutland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wells?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 117 days in the Western Rutland forecast zone and Rutland County — the most common reported hazard around Wells, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (105 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 117 | Jan 2026 | Dec 7, 1996 · 1 death · $90,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2009 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Feb 2025 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $52 million damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2013 | May 10, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
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 Rutland forecast zone and Rutland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wells?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 72 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 Wells | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 72 mi southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 76 mi north | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,700 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 Wells
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wells, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 29, 1969, which touched down about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2023, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 9, 1968.
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 Wells'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.
Wells radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wells, VT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 72 miles southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wells?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wells the lowest scan from KENX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wells 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 Wells, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Rutland, VT radar 18 mi
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- Bellows Falls, VT radar 43 mi
- Vergennes, VT radar 52 mi