Broomes Island, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Broomes Island, Calvert County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Broomes Island?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Calvert forecast zone and Calvert County — the most common reported hazard around Broomes Island, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (72 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Jun 2026 | Feb 7, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 72 | Jun 2025 | Jul 18, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $813,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2023 | Jul 1, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 12 | Jan 2024 | Feb 4, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2026 | Mar 11, 1998 · $3,000 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 Calvert forecast zone and Calvert County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Broomes Island get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Broomes Island, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Patuxent River Nas weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 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 Broomes Island?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 64 miles northwest. 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 Broomes Island | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 64 mi northwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 66 mi east-northeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 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 Broomes Island
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Broomes Island, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 5 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 1, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 139 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 April 28, 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 Broomes Island'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.
Broomes Island radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Broomes Island, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 64 miles northwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Broomes Island?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Broomes Island the lowest scan from KLWX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Broomes Island 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 Broomes Island, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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