Pocomoke City, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pocomoke City, Worcester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pocomoke City?
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 Pocomoke City, 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 Pocomoke City get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Pocomoke City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wallops Island Flight Fac weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 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 Pocomoke City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 53 miles north. 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 Pocomoke City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 53 mi north | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 109 mi southwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 122 mi west-northwest | 13,000 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 Pocomoke City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pocomoke City, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on August 4, 2020, which passed about 9 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 5, 1960.
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 Pocomoke City'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.
Pocomoke City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pocomoke City, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 53 miles north. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pocomoke City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pocomoke City the lowest scan from KDOX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pocomoke City 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 Pocomoke City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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