Old Orchard Beach, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Old Orchard Beach, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Old Orchard Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 137 days in the Coastal York forecast zone and York County — the most common reported hazard around Old Orchard Beach, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (105 days) and coastal flooding (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 137 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Sep 9, 2006 · 1 death |
| Coastal flooding | 57 | Mar 2024 | Jan 13, 2024 · $30 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Jun 2013 | Jun 24, 2002 · $110,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $251,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 17 | Apr 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · 2 deaths · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jan 2024 | Oct 20, 1996 · $10 million 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 York forecast zone and York County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Old Orchard Beach get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Old Orchard Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portland Intl Jetport weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.3 | 14.6 | 18.6 | 16.6 | 13.6 | 2.8 | 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 Old Orchard Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 25 miles north-northeast. 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 Old Orchard Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 25 mi north-northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 116 mi south-southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 155 mi west-northwest | 19,200 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 Old Orchard Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Old Orchard Beach, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on October 10, 1966, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 28, 2014, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 98 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, 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 Old Orchard Beach'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.
Old Orchard Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Old Orchard Beach, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 25 miles north-northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Old Orchard Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Old Orchard Beach the lowest scan from KGYX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Old Orchard Beach 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 Old Orchard Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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