Presque Isle, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Presque Isle, Aroostook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Presque Isle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 173 days in the Northeast Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County — the most common reported hazard around Presque Isle, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (138 days) and flooding (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 173 | Apr 2026 | Jan 5, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | May 2026 | Jul 17, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 65 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2014 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 37 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2023 | Aug 10, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Jan 2018 | Feb 17, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Northeast Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Presque Isle get?
A normal year brings about 98 inches of snow to Presque Isle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Presque Isle weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (21.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 6.1 | 21.7 | 21.1 | 21.7 | 19.0 | 6.3 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Presque Isle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 46 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 Presque Isle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 46 mi south-southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 222 mi south-southwest | 35,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 292 mi west-southwest | 56,000 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 Presque Isle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Presque Isle, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1954, which touched down about 23 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2016, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 75 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 27, 1961.
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 Presque Isle'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.
Presque Isle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Presque Isle, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 46 miles south-southeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 222 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Presque Isle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Presque Isle the lowest scan from KCBW is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Caribou, ME radar 11 mi