Barclay, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barclay, Queen Anne's County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barclay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Queen Anne's forecast zone and Queen Anne's County — the most common reported hazard around Barclay, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Apr 2, 2016 · $600,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Feb 2026 | Mar 1, 2009 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Dec 2022 | Feb 16, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Sep 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 10 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2025 | Jul 9, 2003 · $60,000 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 Queen Anne's forecast zone and Queen Anne's County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barclay get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Barclay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chestertown weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 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 Barclay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 32 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 Barclay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 32 mi southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 88 mi west | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 95 mi northeast | 8,900 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 Barclay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barclay, 10 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 8 miles east-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 1, 2021, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 1, 1993.
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 Barclay'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.
Barclay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barclay, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 32 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barclay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barclay the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Barclay 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 Barclay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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