Friendsville, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Friendsville, Garrett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Friendsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Western Garrett forecast zone and Garrett County — the most common reported hazard around Friendsville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Sep 2021 | Feb 29, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2024 | May 11, 2024 · $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 Western Garrett forecast zone and Garrett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Friendsville get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Friendsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Confluence 1 Sw Dam weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.7 | 10.9 | 18.3 | 16.9 | 10.3 | 0.9 | 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 Friendsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 74 miles 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 Friendsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 74 mi northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 113 mi east-southeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 114 mi northeast | 11,800 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 Friendsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Friendsville, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 11, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-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 Friendsville'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.
Friendsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Friendsville, MD?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 74 miles northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Friendsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Friendsville the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Friendsville 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 Friendsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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