Damascus, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Damascus, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Damascus?
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 Damascus, 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 Damascus get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Damascus, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mtn City 2 weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 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 Damascus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 88 miles east-northeast. 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 Damascus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 88 mi east-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 95 mi west-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 107 mi northwest | 10,600 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 Damascus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Damascus, 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 7 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 12, 2017, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 120 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 June 3, 1998.
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 Damascus'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.
Damascus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Damascus, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 88 miles east-northeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Damascus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Damascus the lowest scan from KFCX 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 Damascus 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 Damascus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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