Darlington, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Darlington, Harford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Darlington?
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 Darlington, 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.
How much snow does Darlington get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Darlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Octoraro Lake weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 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 Darlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 70 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 Darlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 70 mi southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 97 mi east-northeast | 9,200 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 Darlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Darlington, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Darlington'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.
Darlington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Darlington, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 70 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Darlington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Darlington the lowest scan from KDOX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Darlington 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 Darlington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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