Slaughter Beach, DE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Slaughter Beach, Sussex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Slaughter Beach?
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 Slaughter Beach, 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 Slaughter Beach get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Slaughter Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewes weather station 12.5 miles away. 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 Slaughter Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 9 miles southwest. 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 Slaughter Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 9 mi southwest | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 86 mi northeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 117 mi west | 12,200 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 Slaughter Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Slaughter Beach, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF3 on April 1, 2023, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 11, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 38 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Slaughter Beach'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.
Slaughter Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Slaughter Beach, DE?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 9 miles southwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Slaughter Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Slaughter Beach the lowest scan from KDOX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Slaughter Beach 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 Slaughter Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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