Princess Anne, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Princess Anne, Somerset County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Princess Anne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 46 days in the Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County — the most common reported hazard around Princess Anne, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and coastal flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Jul 2025 | Aug 16, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 22 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $5.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 10 | Jul 2021 | Aug 27, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2021 | Oct 9, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Oct 2018 | Sep 1, 2006 · $1.0 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 Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Princess Anne get?
A normal year brings about 8.0 inches of snow to Princess Anne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salisbury Wicomico Rgnl Ap weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 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 Princess Anne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 45 miles north-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 Princess Anne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 45 mi north-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 110 mi west-northwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 111 mi southwest | 11,200 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 Princess Anne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Princess Anne, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 60 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 Princess Anne'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.
Princess Anne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Princess Anne, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 45 miles north-northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Princess Anne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Princess Anne the lowest scan from KDOX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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