Bel Air, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bel Air, Harford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bel Air?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 202 days in the Northwest Harford forecast zone and Harford County — the most common reported hazard around Bel Air, 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 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Aug 2021 | Jul 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2019 | — |
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 Northwest Harford forecast zone and Harford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bel Air?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 69 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 Bel Air | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 69 mi southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 72 mi west-southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 107 mi east-northeast | 10,600 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 Bel Air
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bel Air, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 29, 1980, which touched down about 9 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 208 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 Bel Air'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.
Bel Air radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bel Air, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 69 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bel Air?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bel Air the lowest scan from KDOX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bel Air 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 Bel Air, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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