Saco, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Saco, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Saco?
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 Saco, 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 Saco get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Saco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portland Intl Jetport weather station 10.3 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 Saco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 26 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 Saco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 26 mi north-northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 115 mi south-southwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 152 mi west-northwest | 18,600 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 Saco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Saco, 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 19 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2017, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 19, 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 Saco'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.
Saco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Saco, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 26 miles north-northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Saco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Saco the lowest scan from KGYX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Saco 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 Saco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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