Lubec, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lubec, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lubec?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 116 days in the Coastal Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Lubec, mostly in December and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (112 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 116 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 112 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 21 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 20 | Dec 2023 | Dec 14, 2010 · $954,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 15 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2023 | Jun 9, 2021 · $323,000 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 Coastal Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lubec get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Lubec, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eastport weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 14.3 | 15.3 | 13.7 | 12.7 | 4.1 | 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 Lubec?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 91 miles north-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 Lubec | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 91 mi north-northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 175 mi west-southwest | 23,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 289 mi southwest | 55,100 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 Lubec
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lubec, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on September 15, 1961, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 18, 2006.
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 Lubec'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.
Lubec radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lubec, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 91 miles north-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 175 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lubec?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lubec the lowest scan from KCBW is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lubec 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 Lubec, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Eastport, ME radar 4 mi
- Calais, ME radar 23 mi