Chestertown, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chestertown, Kent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chestertown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Kent forecast zone and Kent County — the most common reported hazard around Chestertown, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Mar 2026 | May 29, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $125,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2019 | Oct 29, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jul 2025 | May 12, 2002 · $12,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 8 | Jan 2024 | Oct 30, 2012 · $100,000 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 Kent forecast zone and Kent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chestertown get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Chestertown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chestertown weather station 1.2 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 Chestertown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 44 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 Chestertown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 44 mi southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 78 mi west-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 102 mi east-northeast | 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 Chestertown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chestertown, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 21, 1983, which touched down about 19 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 93 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 July 1, 2004.
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 Chestertown'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.
Chestertown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chestertown, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 44 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chestertown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chestertown the lowest scan from KDOX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chestertown 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 Chestertown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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