Union Bridge, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Union Bridge, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Union Bridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 166 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Union Bridge, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Jun 2026 | Jul 8, 2014 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Feb 2026 | Jan 12, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 42 | Aug 2024 | Jun 10, 2021 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 37 | Jun 2025 | Jul 18, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $626,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2026 | Mar 11, 1998 · $3,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2021 | May 31, 2003 · $200,000 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Union Bridge get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Union Bridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emmitsburg 2 Se weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 4.5 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 4.4 | 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 Union Bridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 44 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 Union Bridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 44 mi south-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,500 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 Union Bridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Union Bridge, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on April 5, 1952, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Union Bridge'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.
Union Bridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Union Bridge, MD?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 44 miles south-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Union Bridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Union Bridge the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Union Bridge 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 Union Bridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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