Havre de Grace, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Havre de Grace, Harford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Havre de Grace?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 202 days in the Southeast Harford forecast zone and Harford County — the most common reported hazard around Havre de Grace, 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 | — |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jun 2025 | Jul 17, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Aug 2021 | Jul 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Southeast Harford forecast zone and Harford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Havre de Grace?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 61 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 Havre de Grace | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 61 mi southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 95 mi east-northeast | 8,800 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 Havre de Grace
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Havre de Grace, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 155 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 18, 1970.
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 Havre de Grace'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.
Havre de Grace radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Havre de Grace, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 61 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Havre de Grace?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Havre de Grace the lowest scan from KDOX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Havre de Grace 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 Havre de Grace, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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