Milbridge, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milbridge, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milbridge?
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 Milbridge, 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.
Which radars cover Milbridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 104 miles north. 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 Milbridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 104 mi north | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 125 mi west-southwest | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 241 mi southwest | 40,200 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 Milbridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milbridge, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on September 15, 1961, which passed about 15 miles east of town. The most recent was an F1 on June 10, 1965, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 9 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 2, 1958.
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 Milbridge'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.
Milbridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milbridge, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 104 miles north. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milbridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milbridge the lowest scan from KCBW is about 10,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Milbridge 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 Milbridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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