Dunkirk, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dunkirk, Calvert County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dunkirk?
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 Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Dunkirk, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Upper Marlboro 3 Nnw weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 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 Dunkirk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 47 miles west-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 Dunkirk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 47 mi west-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 67 mi east | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 121 mi south | 12,900 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 Dunkirk
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dunkirk, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 31, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Dunkirk'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.
Dunkirk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dunkirk, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 47 miles west-northwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dunkirk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dunkirk the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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