Pylesville, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pylesville, Harford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pylesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 202 days in the Northwest Harford forecast zone and Harford County — the most common reported hazard around Pylesville, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 202 | Jun 2026 | Mar 8, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Aug 2025 | Aug 31, 2018 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 35 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Aug 2021 | Jul 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2019 | — |
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 Northwest Harford forecast zone and Harford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pylesville get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Pylesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Park weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.7 | 4.4 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 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 Pylesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 77 miles southwest. 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 Pylesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 77 mi southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 78 mi southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 106 mi east | 10,600 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 Pylesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pylesville, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 29, 1980, which touched down about 16 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 23, 2015.
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 Pylesville'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.
Pylesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pylesville, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 77 miles southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pylesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pylesville the lowest scan from KLWX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pylesville 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 Pylesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bel Air, MD radar 11 mi
- Aberdeen, MD radar 16 mi
- Rising Sun, MD radar 17 mi
- Havre de Grace, MD radar 18 mi
- Perryville, MD radar 19 mi
- Charlestown, MD radar 23 mi
- North East, MD radar 24 mi
- Hampstead, MD radar 25 mi
- Manchester, MD radar 27 mi
- Baltimore, MD radar 29 mi