Lewes, DE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lewes, Sussex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lewes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 171 days in the Inland Sussex forecast zone and Sussex County — the most common reported hazard around Lewes, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (77 days) and coastal flooding (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 171 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 77 | Jun 2025 | Jul 4, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 61 | Feb 2026 | Nov 12, 2009 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 57 | Jun 2026 | Aug 30, 2003 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 56 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Aug 11, 2001 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | Feb 9, 2010 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2015 | Feb 6, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Inland Sussex forecast zone and Sussex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lewes get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Lewes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewes weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 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 Lewes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 16 miles west-northwest. 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 Lewes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 16 mi west-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 90 mi north-northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 127 mi west | 13,900 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 Lewes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lewes, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF3 on April 1, 2023, which passed about 14 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 30, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-inch hail on May 16, 2022.
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 Lewes'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.
Lewes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lewes, DE?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 16 miles west-northwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lewes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lewes the lowest scan from KDOX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lewes 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 Lewes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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