Joppatowne, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Joppatowne, Harford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Joppatowne?
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 Joppatowne, 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 Joppatowne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 64 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 Joppatowne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 64 mi southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 68 mi west-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,000 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 Joppatowne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Joppatowne, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1961, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-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 Joppatowne'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.
Joppatowne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Joppatowne, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 64 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Joppatowne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Joppatowne the lowest scan from KDOX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Joppatowne 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 Joppatowne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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