Bucksport, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bucksport, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bucksport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 120 days in the Interior Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Bucksport, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (65 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 120 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 17 | Dec 2023 | Sep 7, 2008 · $450,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Oct 2023 | Jun 9, 2021 · $615,000 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 Interior Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bucksport get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Bucksport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bangor Intl Ap weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 4.3 | 14.7 | 18.6 | 17.5 | 15.2 | 3.7 | 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 Bucksport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 87 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 Bucksport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 87 mi west-southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 111 mi north-northeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 215 mi west | 33,100 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 Bucksport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bucksport. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on July 1, 1968, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F1 on August 14, 1977, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 28, 1991.
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 Bucksport'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.
Bucksport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bucksport, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 87 miles west-southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bucksport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bucksport the lowest scan from KGYX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bucksport 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 Bucksport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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