Danville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Danville, City of Danville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Danville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Pittsylvania forecast zone and City of Danville County — the most common reported hazard around Danville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jul 2025 | Jun 16, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 37 | Jan 2024 | Sep 3, 1996 · $4.2 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2025 | Sep 5, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Oct 11, 2018 · 2 deaths · $8.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2005 | Feb 2, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $968,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 · $50,000 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 Pittsylvania forecast zone and City of Danville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Danville get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to Danville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danville 2 Se weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 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 Danville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 57 miles west-northwest. 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 Danville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 57 mi west-northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 82 mi southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 136 mi east-northeast | 15,500 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 Danville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Danville, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 21 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on September 27, 2024, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 23, 2016.
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 Danville'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.
Danville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Danville, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 57 miles west-northwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Danville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Danville the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Danville 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 Danville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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