South Eliot, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Eliot, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Eliot?
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 South Eliot, 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 South Eliot get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to South Eliot, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eliot weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (16.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 11.0 | 15.9 | 16.2 | 10.5 | 1.2 | 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 South Eliot?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 59 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 South Eliot | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 59 mi north-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 152 mi northwest | 18,500 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 South Eliot
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Eliot, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1953, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 21, 2010, which passed about 25 miles north of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 South Eliot'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.
South Eliot radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Eliot, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 59 miles north-northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Eliot?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Eliot the lowest scan from KGYX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Eliot 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 South Eliot, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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