Mechanic Falls, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mechanic Falls, Androscoggin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mechanic Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 159 days in the Androscoggin forecast zone and Androscoggin County — the most common reported hazard around Mechanic Falls, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 159 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | May 22, 2022 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Mar 2024 | May 1, 2023 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Dec 2023 | Feb 17, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2023 | Aug 16, 2008 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jul 2009 | Jun 29, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Jan 2022 | — |
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 Androscoggin forecast zone and Androscoggin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mechanic Falls get?
A normal year brings about 80 inches of snow to Mechanic Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Poland weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 3.8 | 17.3 | 18.0 | 20.5 | 14.8 | 4.2 | 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 Mechanic Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 17 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 Mechanic Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 17 mi south-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 140 mi west-northwest | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 154 mi south-southwest | 18,900 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 Mechanic Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mechanic Falls, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 8, 1996, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2020, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 126 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 1, 1986.
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 Mechanic Falls'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.
Mechanic Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mechanic Falls, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 17 miles south-southeast. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mechanic Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mechanic Falls the lowest scan from KGYX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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