Falmouth, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Falmouth, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Falmouth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 145 days in the Coastal Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Falmouth, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (100 days) and coastal flooding (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 145 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Sep 2025 | Jul 21, 2022 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 56 | Mar 2024 | Jan 13, 2024 · $20 million damage |
| Flooding | 45 | Mar 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $8.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 38 | Jul 2014 | Jul 18, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 27 | Jan 2024 | May 23, 2005 · $170,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Aug 2024 | Oct 21, 1996 · 1 death · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
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 Coastal Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Falmouth get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Falmouth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portland Intl Jetport weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.3 | 14.6 | 18.6 | 16.6 | 13.6 | 2.8 | 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 Falmouth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 12 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 Falmouth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 12 mi north | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 130 mi south-southwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 156 mi west-northwest | 19,300 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 Falmouth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Falmouth. Most came in July and November. The strongest was an F1 on June 22, 1974, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2017, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 99 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 1, 1986.
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 Falmouth'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.
Falmouth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Falmouth, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 12 miles north. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Falmouth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Falmouth the lowest scan from KGYX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Falmouth 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 Falmouth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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