Bridgton, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bridgton, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bridgton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Interior Cumberland Highlands forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Bridgton, mostly in July and June. Next come lightning casualties & damage (38 days) and flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Sep 2025 | Jul 21, 2022 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 38 | Jul 2014 | Jul 18, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 27 | Mar 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2024 | Oct 21, 1996 · 1 death · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Storm surge | 7 | Mar 2001 | Oct 20, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Aug 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2023 | — |
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 Interior Cumberland Highlands forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bridgton get?
A normal year brings about 84 inches of snow to Bridgton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bridgton 3 Nw weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (22.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 4.2 | 16.5 | 20.6 | 22.0 | 16.7 | 3.5 | 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 Bridgton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 26 miles east-southeast. 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 Bridgton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 26 mi east-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 125 mi west-northwest | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 148 mi south | 17,800 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 Bridgton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bridgton, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2020, which passed about 9 miles south of town.
Hail: 120 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 1, 1986.
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 Bridgton'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.
Bridgton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bridgton, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 26 miles east-southeast. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bridgton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bridgton the lowest scan from KGYX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bridgton 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 Bridgton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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