Baltimore, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Baltimore, Baltimore City County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Baltimore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 83 days in the Southern Baltimore forecast zone and Baltimore City County — the most common reported hazard around Baltimore, mostly in July and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 83 | Jun 2025 | Jul 2, 2002 · 17 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Aug 2024 | Aug 13, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jul 2025 | Nov 19, 2003 · 4 deaths |
| High winds | 22 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2, 2018 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 16 | Aug 2024 | Jun 27, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Sep 2021 | Jul 30, 1998 · $8,000 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 Southern Baltimore forecast zone and Baltimore City County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Baltimore get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Baltimore, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Baltimore Wash Intl Ap weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.5 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 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 Baltimore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 52 miles west-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 Baltimore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 52 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 71 mi east-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 125 mi east-northeast | 13,600 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 Baltimore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Baltimore, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 31, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 304 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 1970.
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 Baltimore'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.
Baltimore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Baltimore, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 52 miles west-southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Baltimore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Baltimore the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Baltimore 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 Baltimore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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