Searsport, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Searsport, Waldo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Searsport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 134 days in the Interior Waldo forecast zone and Waldo County — the most common reported hazard around Searsport, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 134 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.1 million damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2013 | Jan 5, 1998 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 · $193,000 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 Interior Waldo forecast zone and Waldo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Searsport get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Searsport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Belfast weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (22.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.5 | 13.2 | 19.2 | 22.4 | 11.7 | 2.2 | 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 Searsport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 78 miles west-southwest. 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 Searsport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 78 mi west-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 121 mi north-northeast | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 207 mi south-southwest | 30,900 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 Searsport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Searsport. The strongest was an F1 on July 1, 1968, which touched down about 12 miles south of town. The most recent was an F1 on August 14, 1977, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 30 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 18, 1996.
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 Searsport'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.
Searsport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Searsport, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 78 miles west-southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Searsport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Searsport the lowest scan from KGYX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Searsport 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 Searsport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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