Turner, ME Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Turner, Androscoggin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Turner?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 159 days in the Androscoggin forecast zone and Androscoggin County — the most common reported hazard around Turner, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and flooding (35 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms159Jan 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds64Jun 2026May 22, 2022 · $2,000 damage
Flooding35Mar 2024May 1, 2023 · $1.4 million damage
High winds24Dec 2023Feb 17, 2006 · $20,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill22Feb 2023—
Flash flooding18Aug 2023Aug 16, 2008 · $1.2 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage14Jul 2009Jun 29, 2008 · $30,000 damage
Blizzards5Jan 2022—

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 Androscoggin forecast zone and Androscoggin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Turner get?

A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to Turner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Turner weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Turner?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 25 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over TurnerView
KGYX
Portland, ME
25 mi south1,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCXX
Burlington, VT
145 mi west17,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBOX
Boston, MA
165 mi south-southwest21,200 ftLimited — 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 Turner

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Turner, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 31, 1971, which touched down about 17 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 1, 2017, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 128 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 Turner'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.

Turner radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Turner, ME?

KGYX (Portland, ME), about 25 miles south. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Turner?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Turner the lowest scan from KGYX is about 1,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Turner 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 Turner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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