Elkton, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elkton, Cecil County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elkton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 176 days in the Cecil forecast zone and Cecil County — the most common reported hazard around Elkton, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 176 | May 2026 | Sep 18, 2004 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Jun 2025 | Jun 23, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Feb 2026 | Feb 9, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Jul 2025 | Sep 18, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2025 | Nov 13, 2003 · $65,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jun 2013 | Aug 25, 2011 · $280,000 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 Cecil forecast zone and Cecil County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elkton get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Elkton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wilmington New Castle Co Ap weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 3.1 | 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 Elkton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 58 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 Elkton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 58 mi south-southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 79 mi east-northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 99 mi west-southwest | 9,500 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 Elkton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elkton, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which passed about 9 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 22, 2014.
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 Elkton'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.
Elkton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elkton, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 58 miles south-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elkton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elkton the lowest scan from KDOX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elkton 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 Elkton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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