Clinton, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, Kennebec County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 142 days in the Kennebec forecast zone and Kennebec County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and flooding (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 142 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2021 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 65 | Apr 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.9 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2023 | Feb 17, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Jun 2010 | Jun 12, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2023 | Apr 16, 1997 · $350,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2022 | — |
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 Kennebec forecast zone and Kennebec County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clinton get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Clinton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albion weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (21.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 3.4 | 21.0 | 19.6 | 19.3 | 17.0 | 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 Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 64 miles 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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 64 mi southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 126 mi northeast | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 181 mi west | 24,800 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinton, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on November 7, 1971, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2014, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 13, 1983.
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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 64 miles southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KGYX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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