Tilghman Island, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tilghman Island, Talbot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tilghman Island?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Talbot forecast zone and Talbot County — the most common reported hazard around Tilghman Island, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jul 2025 | Jul 28, 2002 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2015 | — |
| High winds | 24 | Feb 2026 | Feb 15, 2015 · $13,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2022 | Sep 16, 1999 · $3.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Jul 2025 | Jun 26, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 9 | Oct 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 Talbot forecast zone and Talbot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tilghman Island get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Tilghman Island, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Royal Oak 2 Ssw weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 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 Tilghman Island?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 49 miles east. 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 Tilghman Island | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 49 mi east | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 65 mi west-northwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 124 mi south-southwest | 13,500 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 Tilghman Island
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tilghman Island, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 31, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Tilghman Island'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.
Tilghman Island radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tilghman Island, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 49 miles east. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tilghman Island?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tilghman Island the lowest scan from KDOX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tilghman Island 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 Tilghman Island, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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