Aberdeen, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aberdeen, Harford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aberdeen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 202 days in the Southeast Harford forecast zone and Harford County — the most common reported hazard around Aberdeen, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 202 | Jun 2026 | Mar 8, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Aug 2025 | Aug 31, 2018 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 35 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jun 2025 | Jul 17, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Aug 2021 | Jul 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Southeast Harford forecast zone and Harford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Aberdeen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 62 miles 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 Aberdeen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 62 mi southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 80 mi west-southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 98 mi east-northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Aberdeen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aberdeen, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 29, 1980, which touched down near town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles north of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 23, 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 Aberdeen'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.
Aberdeen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aberdeen, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 62 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aberdeen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aberdeen the lowest scan from KDOX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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