Owings Mills, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Owings Mills, Baltimore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Owings Mills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 245 days in the Northern Baltimore forecast zone and Baltimore County — the most common reported hazard around Owings Mills, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (116 days) and flooding (82 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 245 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 116 | Aug 2025 | Jun 19, 1996 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 82 | Jul 2025 | Jul 24, 2018 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Feb 2026 | Jan 12, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 47 | Jul 2024 | Jun 25, 2002 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Aug 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 · 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 Northern Baltimore forecast zone and Baltimore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Owings Mills get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Owings Mills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbia 2.3 N weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 4.1 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 5.2 | 0.0 | 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 Owings Mills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 48 miles southwest. 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 Owings Mills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 48 mi southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 123 mi north-northwest | 13,200 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 Owings Mills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Owings Mills, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Owings Mills'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.
Owings Mills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Owings Mills, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 48 miles southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Owings Mills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Owings Mills the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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