Madawaska, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madawaska, Aroostook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madawaska?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 158 days in the Northwest Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County — the most common reported hazard around Madawaska, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (138 days) and flooding (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 158 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | May 2026 | Jul 17, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 61 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2014 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 55 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2023 | Aug 10, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Northwest Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Madawaska get?
A normal year brings about 99 inches of snow to Madawaska, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Kent weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (22.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 8.9 | 22.3 | 20.3 | 21.0 | 19.0 | 6.6 | 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 Madawaska?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 93 miles south-southeast. 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 Madawaska | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 93 mi south-southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 256 mi south-southwest | 44,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 304 mi southwest | 60,100 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 Madawaska
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madawaska, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 15, 1958, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 26, 2009, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 29 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 4, 2007.
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 Madawaska'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.
Madawaska radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madawaska, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 93 miles south-southeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 256 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Madawaska?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Madawaska the lowest scan from KCBW is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Madawaska 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 Madawaska, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Caribou, ME radar 40 mi
- Presque Isle, ME radar 48 mi