Veazie, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Veazie, Penobscot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Veazie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 129 days in the Southern Penobscot forecast zone and Penobscot County — the most common reported hazard around Veazie, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and high winds (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 129 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 71 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 43 | Apr 2024 | May 1, 2008 · $481,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Jun 23, 2012 · $265,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Jan 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 Southern Penobscot forecast zone and Penobscot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Veazie get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Veazie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bangor Intl Ap weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 4.3 | 14.7 | 18.6 | 17.5 | 15.2 | 3.7 | 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 Veazie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 93 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 Veazie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 93 mi north-northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 101 mi southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 220 mi west | 34,300 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 Veazie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Veazie, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 16, 1959, which touched down about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 27, 1997, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 19, 1995.
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 Veazie'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.
Veazie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Veazie, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 93 miles north-northeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Veazie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Veazie the lowest scan from KCBW is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Veazie 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 Veazie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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