Dungannon, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dungannon, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dungannon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Dungannon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $27,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Aug 17, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2025 | Feb 14, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2014 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dungannon get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Dungannon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wise 1Se weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.9 | 9.6 | 12.8 | 11.6 | 8.6 | 1.7 | 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 Dungannon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 69 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 Dungannon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 69 mi southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 70 mi northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 110 mi north-northeast | 11,200 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 Dungannon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dungannon, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2009, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 131 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 July 27, 2014.
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 Dungannon'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.
Dungannon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dungannon, VA?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 69 miles southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dungannon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dungannon the lowest scan from KMRX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dungannon 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 Dungannon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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