Leitersburg, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leitersburg, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leitersburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Leitersburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and excessive heat (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 46 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 39 | May 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jul 2024 | May 15, 2018 · $4.6 million damage |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $694,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leitersburg get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Leitersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Mtn weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 10.6 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 0.6 | 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 Leitersburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 50 miles south. 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 Leitersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 50 mi south | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,600 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 Leitersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leitersburg, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 22, 1983, which touched down about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Leitersburg'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.
Leitersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leitersburg, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 50 miles south. KCCX (State College, PA) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leitersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leitersburg the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leitersburg 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 Leitersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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