Chisholm, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chisholm, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chisholm?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 165 days in the Southern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Chisholm, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 165 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 1999 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2024 | Mar 31, 1998 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2025 | Dec 18, 2023 · $1.7 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2014 | Jun 10, 2008 · $200,000 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 Southern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chisholm get?
A normal year brings about 91 inches of snow to Chisholm, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Livermore Falls 1 E weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (26.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 4.7 | 20.3 | 19.8 | 26.6 | 15.9 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chisholm?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 42 miles south. 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 Chisholm | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 42 mi south | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 147 mi west | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 158 mi northeast | 19,700 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 Chisholm
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chisholm, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 31, 1971, which touched down about 3 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 1, 2011, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 11, 1980.
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 Chisholm'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.
Chisholm radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chisholm, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 42 miles south. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chisholm?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chisholm the lowest scan from KGYX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chisholm 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 Chisholm, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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