Whitingham, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitingham, Windham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitingham?
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 Whitingham, 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.
Which radars cover Whitingham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 62 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 Whitingham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 62 mi west-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 120 mi north | 12,700 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 Whitingham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitingham, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 1, 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 Whitingham'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.
Whitingham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitingham, VT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 62 miles west-southwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitingham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitingham the lowest scan from KENX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whitingham 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 Whitingham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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