Steep Falls, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Steep Falls, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Steep Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 166 days in the Central Interior Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Steep Falls, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (100 days) and lightning casualties & damage (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 166 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Sep 2025 | Jul 21, 2022 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 38 | Jul 2014 | Jul 18, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 34 | Mar 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 27 | Dec 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2024 | Oct 21, 1996 · 1 death · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Storm surge | 7 | Mar 2001 | Oct 20, 1996 · $150,000 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 Central Interior Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Steep Falls get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Steep Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the North Sebago weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.5 | 15.5 | 18.1 | 18.6 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 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 Steep Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 19 miles east-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 Steep Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 19 mi east-northeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 130 mi south-southwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 136 mi west-northwest | 15,500 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 Steep Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Steep Falls, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2020, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 146 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 June 1, 1986.
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 Steep Falls'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.
Steep Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Steep Falls, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 19 miles east-northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Steep Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Steep Falls the lowest scan from KGYX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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