Port Deposit, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Deposit, Cecil County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Deposit?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 176 days in the Cecil forecast zone and Cecil County — the most common reported hazard around Port Deposit, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 176 | May 2026 | Sep 18, 2004 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Jun 2025 | Jun 23, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Feb 2026 | Feb 9, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Jul 2025 | Sep 18, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2025 | Nov 13, 2003 · $65,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jun 2013 | Aug 25, 2011 · $280,000 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 Cecil forecast zone and Cecil County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Port Deposit get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Port Deposit, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Octoraro Lake weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 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 Port Deposit?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 65 miles south-southeast. 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 Port Deposit | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 65 mi south-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 86 mi west-southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 93 mi east-northeast | 8,600 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 Port Deposit
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Deposit, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 138 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Port Deposit'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.
Port Deposit radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Deposit, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 65 miles south-southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Deposit?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Deposit the lowest scan from KDOX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Deposit 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 Port Deposit, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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