Guilford, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Guilford, Piscataquis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Guilford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 111 days in the Southern Piscataquis forecast zone and Piscataquis County — the most common reported hazard around Guilford, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (76 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 38 | Mar 2026 | May 1, 2008 · $192,000 damage |
| High winds | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jun 23, 2012 · 1 death · $435,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 25, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Piscataquis forecast zone and Piscataquis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Guilford get?
A normal year brings about 89 inches of snow to Guilford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Guilford weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (21.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.9 | 20.5 | 21.3 | 19.3 | 17.6 | 5.3 | 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 Guilford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 97 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 Guilford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 97 mi northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 190 mi west-southwest | 26,900 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 Guilford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Guilford, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 20, 1962, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2014, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 51 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 13, 2023.
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 Guilford'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.
Guilford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Guilford, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 97 miles northeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Guilford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Guilford the lowest scan from KCBW is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Guilford 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 Guilford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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