Damariscotta, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Damariscotta, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Damariscotta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 133 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Damariscotta, mostly in January and March. Next come high winds (29 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 133 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 29 | Dec 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Jun 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Aug 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2023 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.9 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 11 | Jan 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 · $5.0 million 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Damariscotta get?
A normal year brings about 79 inches of snow to Damariscotta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newcastle weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.5 | 16.5 | 19.6 | 20.3 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 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 Damariscotta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 38 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 Damariscotta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 38 mi west-southwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 163 mi north-northeast | 20,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 164 mi south-southwest | 21,100 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 Damariscotta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Damariscotta, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 8, 1996, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2012, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 9, 2011.
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 Damariscotta'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.
Damariscotta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Damariscotta, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 38 miles west-southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 163 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Damariscotta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Damariscotta the lowest scan from KGYX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Damariscotta 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 Damariscotta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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