Wilmington, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilmington, Windham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilmington?
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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington get?
A normal year brings about 130 inches of snow to Wilmington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Wardsboro weather station 11.3 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 Wilmington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 64 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 Wilmington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 64 mi west-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 114 mi north | 11,800 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 Wilmington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilmington, 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 17 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-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 Wilmington'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.
Wilmington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilmington, VT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 64 miles west-southwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilmington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilmington the lowest scan from KENX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wilmington 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 Wilmington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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