Dargan, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dargan, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dargan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Dargan, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and excessive heat (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 46 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 39 | May 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jul 2024 | May 15, 2018 · $4.6 million damage |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $694,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $10,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dargan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 31 miles south-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 Dargan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 31 mi south-southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 108 mi north | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 129 mi east-southeast | 14,200 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 Dargan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dargan, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on September 17, 2004, which touched down about 16 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 305 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Dargan'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.
Dargan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dargan, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 31 miles south-southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dargan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dargan the lowest scan from KLWX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dargan 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 Dargan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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