Smyrna, DE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Smyrna, Kent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Smyrna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Kent forecast zone and Kent County — the most common reported hazard around Smyrna, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (78 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 78 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Feb 2026 | Feb 9, 2010 · $1.8 million damage |
| High winds | 46 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $132,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 29 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $700,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Dec 2022 | Feb 6, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Aug 2021 | Jul 12, 2004 · $625,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jun 2011 | Jun 10, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
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 Kent forecast zone and Kent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Smyrna get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Smyrna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dover weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 5.9 | 0.6 | 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 Smyrna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 34 miles south-southeast. 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 Smyrna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 34 mi south-southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 78 mi northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,100 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 Smyrna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Smyrna, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 21, 1983, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 9, 2023, which touched down about 15 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 27, 2001.
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 Smyrna'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.
Smyrna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Smyrna, DE?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 34 miles south-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Smyrna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Smyrna the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Smyrna 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 Smyrna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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