Ballenger Creek, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ballenger Creek, Frederick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ballenger Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 246 days in the Frederick forecast zone and Frederick County — the most common reported hazard around Ballenger Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (93 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (82 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 246 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 93 | May 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Feb 2026 | Dec 5, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 5 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Jun 2025 | Jul 21, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 34 | Feb 2026 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Aug 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | 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 Frederick forecast zone and Frederick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ballenger Creek get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Ballenger Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Damascus 3 Ssw weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 9.4 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 0.2 | 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 Ballenger Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 28 miles south. 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 Ballenger Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 28 mi south | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 111 mi north-northwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 113 mi east-southeast | 11,600 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 Ballenger Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ballenger Creek, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 19, 1996, which touched down about 25 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 267 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 26, 2002.
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 Ballenger Creek'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.
Ballenger Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ballenger Creek, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 28 miles south. KCCX (State College, PA) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ballenger Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ballenger Creek the lowest scan from KLWX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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