Wells River, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wells River, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wells River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 143 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Wells River, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 143 | Feb 2026 | Feb 23, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2010 · $450,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · $34 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2022 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2012 | Jun 23, 2012 · 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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wells River get?
A normal year brings about 66 inches of snow to Wells River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the South Newbury weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (17.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.3 | 17.0 | 17.4 | 13.1 | 13.4 | 2.8 | 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 Wells River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 60 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 Wells River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 60 mi west-northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 92 mi east | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 148 mi southwest | 17,700 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 River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wells River, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 25, 1969, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 92 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 May 26, 2011.
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 River'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 River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wells River, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 60 miles west-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wells River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wells River the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wells River 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 River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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