Eagle Lake, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eagle Lake, Aroostook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eagle Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 158 days in the Northwest Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County — the most common reported hazard around Eagle Lake, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (138 days) and flooding (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 158 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | May 2026 | Jul 17, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 61 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2014 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 55 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2023 | Aug 10, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Northwest Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eagle Lake get?
A normal year brings about 99 inches of snow to Eagle Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Kent weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (22.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 8.9 | 22.3 | 20.3 | 21.0 | 19.0 | 6.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Eagle Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 78 miles south-southeast. 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 Eagle Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 78 mi south-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 232 mi south-southwest | 37,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 281 mi southwest | 52,500 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 Eagle Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eagle Lake, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 15, 1958, which passed about 2 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2016, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 37 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 24, 2022.
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 Eagle Lake'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.
Eagle Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eagle Lake, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 78 miles south-southeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 232 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eagle Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eagle Lake the lowest scan from KCBW is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Caribou, ME radar 34 mi
- Presque Isle, ME radar 37 mi