West Pocomoke, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Pocomoke, Somerset County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Pocomoke?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 46 days in the Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County — the most common reported hazard around West Pocomoke, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and coastal flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Jul 2025 | Aug 16, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 22 | Oct 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $5.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 10 | Jul 2021 | Aug 27, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2021 | Oct 9, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Oct 2018 | Sep 1, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 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 Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Pocomoke get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to West Pocomoke, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wallops Island Flight Fac weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 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 West Pocomoke?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 51 miles north. 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 West Pocomoke | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 51 mi north | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 110 mi southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 120 mi west-northwest | 12,700 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 West Pocomoke
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Pocomoke, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on August 4, 2020, which passed about 10 miles east of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 5, 1960.
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 West Pocomoke'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.
West Pocomoke radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Pocomoke, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 51 miles north. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Pocomoke?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Pocomoke the lowest scan from KDOX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Pocomoke 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 West Pocomoke, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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