Bowdoinham, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bowdoinham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 136 days in the Sagadahoc forecast zone and Sagadahoc County — the most common reported hazard around Bowdoinham, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (25 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 136 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 25 | Jan 2024 | Oct 16, 2019 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jul 2022 | Sep 6, 2021 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 16 | Mar 2024 | Jan 13, 2024 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2010 | Apr 16, 2007 · $600,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2023 | Aug 13, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
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 Sagadahoc forecast zone and Sagadahoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bowdoinham get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Bowdoinham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bath weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.5 | 14.0 | 20.0 | 18.8 | 13.4 | 3.0 | 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 Bowdoinham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 20 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 Bowdoinham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 20 mi west-southwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 156 mi south-southwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 165 mi west-northwest | 21,200 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 Bowdoinham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bowdoinham, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and November. The strongest was an F2 on July 8, 1996, which touched down about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2012, which touched down about 7 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on March 17, 2016.
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 Bowdoinham'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.
Bowdoinham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bowdoinham, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 20 miles west-southwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bowdoinham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bowdoinham the lowest scan from KGYX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bowdoinham 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 Bowdoinham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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