Farmington, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farmington, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farmington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 165 days in the Southern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Farmington, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 165 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 1999 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2024 | Mar 31, 1998 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2025 | Dec 18, 2023 · $1.7 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2014 | Jun 10, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Dec 1998 | — |
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 Southern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farmington get?
A normal year brings about 94 inches of snow to Farmington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmington weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (22.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.9 | 20.8 | 20.7 | 22.9 | 18.8 | 5.3 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Farmington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 54 miles south. 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 Farmington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 54 mi south | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 148 mi northeast | 17,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 149 mi west | 18,000 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 Farmington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farmington, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 31, 1971, which touched down about 13 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 1, 2011, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 79 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 1, 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 Farmington'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.
Farmington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farmington, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 54 miles south. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farmington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farmington the lowest scan from KGYX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farmington 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 Farmington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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