Spring Gap, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Gap, Allegany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Gap?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Central and Eastern Allegany forecast zone and Allegany County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Gap, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Mar 6, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | May 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 30 | May 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $452,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 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 Central and Eastern Allegany forecast zone and Allegany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring Gap get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Spring Gap, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cumberland 2 weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.4 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 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 Spring Gap?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 77 miles east-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 Spring Gap | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 104 mi northwest | 10,200 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 Spring Gap
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Gap, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 1993.
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 Spring Gap'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.
Spring Gap radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Gap, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 77 miles east-southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Gap?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Gap 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 Spring Gap 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 Spring Gap, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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