Littlejohn Island, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Littlejohn Island, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Littlejohn Island?
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 Littlejohn Island, 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 Littlejohn Island get?
A normal year brings about 84 inches of snow to Littlejohn Island, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gray weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 3.8 | 17.7 | 20.6 | 20.4 | 16.2 | 4.7 | 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 Littlejohn Island?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 11 miles northwest. 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 Littlejohn Island | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 11 mi northwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 135 mi south-southwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 159 mi west-northwest | 20,100 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 Littlejohn Island
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Littlejohn Island. Most came in July and November. The strongest was an F1 on June 22, 1974, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2017, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 11, 2013.
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 Littlejohn Island'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.
Littlejohn Island radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Littlejohn Island, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 11 miles northwest. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Littlejohn Island?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Littlejohn Island the lowest scan from KGYX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Littlejohn Island 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 Littlejohn Island, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Westbrook, ME radar 12 mi
- South Portland, ME radar 12 mi
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- Lewiston, ME radar 23 mi
- Auburn, ME radar 23 mi
- Biddeford, ME radar 26 mi
- Gardiner, ME radar 34 mi
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