Piney Point, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Piney Point, St. Marys County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Piney Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the St. Marys forecast zone and St. Marys County — the most common reported hazard around Piney Point, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (80 days) and coastal flooding (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2023 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 80 | Jun 2025 | Jul 20, 1998 · 2 deaths |
| Coastal flooding | 70 | May 2024 | Feb 4, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 47 | Dec 2023 | May 11, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2022 | Sep 16, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2026 | Sep 1, 2006 · $3.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2026 | Mar 11, 1998 · $3,000 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 St. Marys forecast zone and St. Marys County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Piney Point get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Piney Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Patuxent River Nas weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 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 Piney Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 75 miles 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 Piney Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 75 mi northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 77 mi northwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 85 mi south-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Piney Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Piney Point, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 1, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 99 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 13, 2013.
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 Piney Point'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.
Piney Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Piney Point, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 75 miles northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Piney Point?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Piney Point the lowest scan from KDOX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Piney Point 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 Piney Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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