Oxford, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oxford, Talbot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oxford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Talbot forecast zone and Talbot County — the most common reported hazard around Oxford, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jul 2025 | Jul 28, 2002 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2015 | — |
| High winds | 24 | Feb 2026 | Feb 15, 2015 · $13,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2022 | Sep 16, 1999 · $3.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Jul 2025 | Jun 26, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 9 | Oct 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 Talbot forecast zone and Talbot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oxford get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Oxford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Royal Oak 2 Ssw weather station 2.3 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 Oxford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 40 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 Oxford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 40 mi east-northeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 74 mi west-northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,800 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 Oxford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oxford, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 70 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 Oxford'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.
Oxford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oxford, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 40 miles east-northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oxford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oxford the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oxford 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 Oxford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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