Forest Glen, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Forest Glen, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Forest Glen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 277 days in the Central and Southeast Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Forest Glen, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (101 days) and flooding (87 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 277 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2009 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 101 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2015 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 87 | Jul 2025 | Nov 16, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | May 2024 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2024 | Jul 20, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Central and Southeast Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Forest Glen get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Forest Glen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beltsville weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 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 Forest Glen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 24 miles west. 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 Forest Glen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 24 mi west | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 87 mi east | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 141 mi south | 16,400 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 Forest Glen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Forest Glen, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which passed about 5 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 478 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 2, 1968.
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 Forest Glen'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.
Forest Glen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Forest Glen, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 24 miles west. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Forest Glen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Forest Glen the lowest scan from KLWX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.