Brownville Junction, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brownville Junction, Piscataquis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brownville Junction?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 111 days in the Southern Piscataquis forecast zone and Piscataquis County — the most common reported hazard around Brownville Junction, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (76 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 38 | Mar 2026 | May 1, 2008 · $192,000 damage |
| High winds | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jun 23, 2012 · 1 death · $435,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 25, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Southern Piscataquis forecast zone and Piscataquis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brownville Junction get?
A normal year brings about 93 inches of snow to Brownville Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Barnard weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (21.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 5.1 | 21.5 | 21.2 | 21.6 | 17.9 | 4.3 | 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 Brownville Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 77 miles northeast. 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 Brownville Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 77 mi northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 117 mi south-southwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 209 mi west-southwest | 31,500 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 Brownville Junction
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brownville Junction. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 6, 1953, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 27, 1997, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 18, 1994.
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 Brownville Junction'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.
Brownville Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brownville Junction, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 77 miles northeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brownville Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brownville Junction the lowest scan from KCBW is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brownville Junction 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 Brownville Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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