East Millinocket, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Millinocket, Penobscot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Millinocket?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 156 days in the Northern Penobscot forecast zone and Penobscot County — the most common reported hazard around East Millinocket, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 156 | Jan 2026 | Jan 5, 1998 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 43 | Apr 2024 | May 1, 2008 · $481,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 31 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2024 | Jun 23, 2012 · $265,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2024 | — |
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 Penobscot forecast zone and Penobscot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Millinocket get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to East Millinocket, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Millinocket weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.6 | 16.6 | 23.3 | 19.1 | 18.6 | 4.5 | 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 East Millinocket?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 47 miles northeast. 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 East Millinocket | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 47 mi northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 146 mi southwest | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 237 mi west-southwest | 39,000 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 East Millinocket
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Millinocket, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F2 on June 30, 1971, which passed about 17 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 5, 2017, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 31 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 East Millinocket'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.
East Millinocket radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Millinocket, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 47 miles northeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Millinocket?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Millinocket the lowest scan from KCBW is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Millinocket 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 East Millinocket, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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