Spring Ridge, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Ridge, Frederick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 246 days in the Frederick forecast zone and Frederick County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Ridge, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (93 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (82 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 246 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 93 | May 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Feb 2026 | Dec 5, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · 5 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Jun 2025 | Jul 21, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 34 | Feb 2026 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Aug 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Frederick forecast zone and Frederick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Spring Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Damascus 3 Ssw weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 9.4 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 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 Spring Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 31 miles south-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 Spring Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 31 mi south-southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 109 mi east-southeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 111 mi north-northwest | 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 Spring Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Ridge, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 19, 1996, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 234 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 8, 1990.
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 Ridge'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 Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Ridge, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 31 miles south-southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Ridge the lowest scan from KLWX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spring Ridge 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 Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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