Gorham, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gorham, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gorham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 166 days in the Central Interior Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Gorham, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (100 days) and lightning casualties & damage (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 166 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Sep 2025 | Jul 21, 2022 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 38 | Jul 2014 | Jul 18, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 34 | Mar 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Dec 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2024 | Oct 21, 1996 · 1 death · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Storm surge | 7 | Mar 2001 | Oct 20, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
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 Central Interior Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gorham get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Gorham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portland Intl Jetport weather station 7.4 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 Gorham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 16 miles north-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 Gorham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 16 mi north-northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 125 mi south-southwest | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 147 mi west-northwest | 17,500 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 Gorham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gorham. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 22, 1974, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2020, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Gorham'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.
Gorham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gorham, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 16 miles north-northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gorham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gorham the lowest scan from KGYX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gorham 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 Gorham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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