Baltimore Highlands, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Baltimore Highlands, Baltimore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Baltimore Highlands?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 245 days in the Southern Baltimore forecast zone and Baltimore County — the most common reported hazard around Baltimore Highlands, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (116 days) and excessive heat (83 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 245 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 116 | Aug 2025 | Jun 19, 1996 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 83 | Jun 2025 | Jul 2, 2002 · 17 deaths |
| Flooding | 82 | Jul 2025 | Jul 24, 2018 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| 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 |
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 County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Baltimore Highlands get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Baltimore Highlands, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Baltimore Wash Intl Ap weather station 5.4 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 Highlands?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 49 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 Highlands | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 49 mi west-southwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 70 mi east-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 128 mi east-northeast | 14,100 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 Baltimore Highlands
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Baltimore Highlands, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which passed about 10 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 31, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 301 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Highlands'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 Highlands radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Baltimore Highlands, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 49 miles west-southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Baltimore Highlands?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Baltimore Highlands the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Baltimore Highlands 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 Highlands, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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