Hartland, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hartland, Somerset County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hartland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 150 days in the Southern Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County — the most common reported hazard around Hartland, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and flooding (95 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 150 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 95 | Apr 2024 | Dec 18, 2023 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2016 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2009 | Oct 20, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2008 | Jan 5, 1998 · $6.0 million 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 Southern Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hartland get?
A normal year brings about 79 inches of snow to Hartland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harmony weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 4.5 | 16.1 | 17.1 | 20.3 | 16.0 | 4.4 | 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 Hartland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 79 miles south-southwest. 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 Hartland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 79 mi south-southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 113 mi northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 183 mi west | 25,300 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 Hartland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartland, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on November 7, 1971, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2014, which touched down about 3 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 27, 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 Hartland'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.
Hartland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hartland, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 79 miles south-southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hartland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hartland the lowest scan from KGYX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hartland 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 Hartland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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