Middletown, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Middletown, Frederick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Middletown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Frederick forecast zone and Frederick County — the most common reported hazard around Middletown, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (71 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 1997 · $260,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 44 | May 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 36 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2024 | May 16, 2014 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $6.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jun 2008 | May 15, 2004 · $150,000 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 Frederick forecast zone and Frederick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Middletown get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Middletown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Star Tannery weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 2.7 | 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 Middletown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 43 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 Middletown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 43 mi east | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 132 mi north | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 146 mi northwest | 17,400 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 Middletown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Middletown, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F2 on July 13, 1961, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 23, 1999.
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 Middletown'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.
Middletown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Middletown, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 43 miles east. KCCX (State College, PA) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Middletown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Middletown the lowest scan from KLWX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Middletown 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 Middletown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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