Oakfield, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakfield, Aroostook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 160 days in the Southeast Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County — the most common reported hazard around Oakfield, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (138 days) and flooding (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 160 | Mar 2025 | Jan 13, 2002 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | May 2026 | Jul 17, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 59 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2014 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2023 | Aug 10, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | 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 Southeast Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Oakfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 17 miles east-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 Oakfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 17 mi east-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 184 mi southwest | 25,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 267 mi west-southwest | 48,100 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 Oakfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakfield, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 30, 1971, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 5, 2017, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 4, 2015.
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 Oakfield'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.
Oakfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakfield, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 17 miles east-southeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 184 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakfield the lowest scan from KCBW is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oakfield 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 Oakfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Presque Isle, ME radar 41 mi
- Caribou, ME radar 52 mi