Salisbury, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salisbury, Wicomico County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salisbury?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Wicomico forecast zone and Wicomico County — the most common reported hazard around Salisbury, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Aug 2025 | Sep 29, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2023 | Aug 27, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2025 | Sep 1, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2018 | Sep 29, 2016 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2016 | Jun 15, 1998 · 1 death · $20,000 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 Wicomico forecast zone and Wicomico County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salisbury get?
A normal year brings about 8.0 inches of snow to Salisbury, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salisbury Wicomico Rgnl Ap weather station 4.7 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 Salisbury?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 32 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 Salisbury | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 32 mi north-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 111 mi west-northwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 124 mi southwest | 13,300 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 Salisbury
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salisbury, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 13 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 30, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 76 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-inch hail on May 16, 2022.
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 Salisbury'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.
Salisbury radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salisbury, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 32 miles north-northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salisbury?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salisbury the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salisbury 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 Salisbury, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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