Newark, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newark, Worcester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newark?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Inland Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County — the most common reported hazard around Newark, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2020 | Oct 9, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Jul 2021 | Aug 27, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Oct 2018 | Sep 1, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 6 | Oct 2025 | Oct 28, 2012 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 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 Inland Worcester forecast zone and Worcester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newark get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Newark, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Snow Hill 4 N weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 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 Newark?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 39 miles north-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 Newark | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 39 mi north-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 125 mi north-northeast | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 128 mi west-northwest | 14,200 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 Newark
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newark, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 12, 1955, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 30, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-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 Newark'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.
Newark radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newark, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 39 miles north-northwest. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newark?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newark the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Newark 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 Newark, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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