Oxford, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oxford, Chester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oxford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 250 days in the Western Chester forecast zone and Chester County — the most common reported hazard around Oxford, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (108 days) and flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 250 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 108 | Jul 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 1 death · $41 million damage |
| Flooding | 63 | Jul 2025 | Nov 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Apr 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 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 Western Chester forecast zone and Chester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oxford get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Oxford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Octoraro Lake weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 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 Oxford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 72 miles south-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 Oxford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 72 mi south-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 84 mi east | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 98 mi southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Oxford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oxford, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 155 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 29, 1995.
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 Oxford'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.
Oxford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oxford, PA?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 72 miles south-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oxford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oxford the lowest scan from KDOX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oxford 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 Oxford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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