Bar Harbor, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bar Harbor, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bar Harbor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 114 days in the Coastal Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Bar Harbor, mostly in December and October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (108 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 114 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 108 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 23 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 19 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2023 | Sep 7, 2008 · $450,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 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 Coastal Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bar Harbor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 107 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 Bar Harbor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 116 mi north | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 223 mi southwest | 35,200 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 Bar Harbor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Bar Harbor. The strongest was an F1 on August 14, 1977, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 30, 2021.
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 Bar Harbor'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.
Bar Harbor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bar Harbor, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 107 miles west-southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bar Harbor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bar Harbor the lowest scan from KGYX is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bar Harbor 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 Bar Harbor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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