Madison, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madison, Dorchester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Dorchester forecast zone and Dorchester County — the most common reported hazard around Madison, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and coastal flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 41 | Oct 2025 | Oct 28, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Jul 3, 2023 · $3,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2023 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2020 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2026 | Sep 1, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2025 | Jul 20, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Dorchester forecast zone and Dorchester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Madison get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Madison, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Royal Oak 2 Ssw weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 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 Madison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 47 miles east-northeast. 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 Madison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 47 mi east-northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 114 mi south-southwest | 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 Madison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madison, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 16 miles west of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 16, 2022.
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 Madison'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.
Madison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madison, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 47 miles east-northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Madison?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Madison the lowest scan from KDOX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Madison 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 Madison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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