Milton Mills, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milton Mills, Strafford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milton Mills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 152 days in the Strafford forecast zone and Strafford County — the most common reported hazard around Milton Mills, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and lightning casualties & damage (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 152 | Feb 2026 | Jan 12, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Sep 24, 2006 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Jul 2008 | May 15, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2022 | Oct 29, 2012 · $53,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Dec 2022 | May 13, 2006 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2021 | Oct 20, 1996 · $1.8 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Strafford forecast zone and Strafford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Milton Mills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 44 miles 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 Milton Mills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 44 mi northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 107 mi south | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 129 mi west-northwest | 14,300 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 Milton Mills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milton Mills, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2020, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Milton Mills'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.
Milton Mills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milton Mills, NH?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 44 miles northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milton Mills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milton Mills the lowest scan from KGYX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milton Mills 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 Milton Mills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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