Patten, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Patten, Penobscot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Patten?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 156 days in the Northern Penobscot forecast zone and Penobscot County — the most common reported hazard around Patten, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 156 | Jan 2026 | Jan 5, 1998 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 43 | Apr 2024 | May 1, 2008 · $481,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 31 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2024 | Jun 23, 2012 · $265,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2024 | — |
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 Northern Penobscot forecast zone and Penobscot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Patten?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 31 miles east. 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 Patten | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 31 mi east | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 171 mi south-southwest | 22,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 252 mi west-southwest | 43,300 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 Patten
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Patten, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 30, 1971, which passed about 9 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 5, 2017, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 20 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 Patten'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.
Patten radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Patten, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 31 miles east. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 171 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Patten?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Patten the lowest scan from KCBW is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Patten 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 Patten, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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