Bingham, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bingham, Somerset County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bingham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 156 days in the Central Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County — the most common reported hazard around Bingham, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and flooding (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 156 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 69 | Apr 2024 | Dec 18, 2023 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2016 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2009 | Oct 20, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Dec 1998 | — |
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 Central Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bingham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 83 miles south-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 Bingham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 121 mi northeast | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 166 mi west-southwest | 21,400 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 Bingham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bingham, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on November 7, 1971, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2014, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Bingham'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.
Bingham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bingham, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 83 miles south-southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bingham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bingham the lowest scan from KGYX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bingham 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 Bingham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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