Danforth, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Danforth, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Danforth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 107 days in the Northern Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Danforth, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (31 days) and high winds (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 107 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Aug 2025 | — |
| High winds | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Dec 2023 | Dec 14, 2010 · $954,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2023 | Jun 9, 2021 · $323,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2025 | — |
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 Northern Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Danforth get?
A normal year brings about 96 inches of snow to Danforth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danforth weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (23.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 4.4 | 17.4 | 23.2 | 22.1 | 22.1 | 5.1 | 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 Danforth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 26 miles north. 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 Danforth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 26 mi north | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 169 mi southwest | 22,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 270 mi west-southwest | 49,000 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 Danforth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Danforth, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and November. The strongest was an F2 on September 16, 1957, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 12, 2019, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 14 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 5, 2024.
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 Danforth'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.
Danforth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Danforth, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 26 miles north. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 169 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Danforth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Danforth the lowest scan from KCBW is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Danforth 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 Danforth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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