Augusta Springs, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Augusta Springs, Augusta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Augusta Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Augusta forecast zone and Augusta County — the most common reported hazard around Augusta Springs, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (68 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $5.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · 2 deaths · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jul 2020 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Nov 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2022 | Feb 4, 1998 · $175,000 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 Augusta forecast zone and Augusta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Augusta Springs get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Augusta Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Craigsville 2 S weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 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 Augusta Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 91 miles 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 Augusta Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 91 mi southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 117 mi east-northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 130 mi west | 14,500 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 Augusta Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Augusta Springs, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 4, 1990, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Augusta Springs'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.
Augusta Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Augusta Springs, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 91 miles southwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Augusta Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Augusta Springs the lowest scan from KFCX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Augusta Springs 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 Augusta Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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