Abingdon, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Abingdon, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Abingdon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Abingdon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Dec 2025 | Aug 7, 1996 · 1 death · $8,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $120 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2025 | Feb 14, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $760,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Abingdon get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Abingdon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lebanon weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 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 Abingdon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 88 miles west-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 Abingdon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 88 mi west-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 96 mi northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 96 mi east-northeast | 9,100 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 Abingdon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Abingdon, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 12, 2017, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 27, 2011.
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 Abingdon'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.
Abingdon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Abingdon, VA?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 88 miles west-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Abingdon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Abingdon the lowest scan from KMRX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Abingdon 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 Abingdon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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