Front Royal, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Front Royal, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Front Royal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Front Royal, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 41 | Jul 2025 | May 6, 1998 · 1 death · $6,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 39 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $6.5 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $505,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2016 | Feb 4, 1998 · $165,000 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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Front Royal get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Front Royal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Front Royal weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 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 Front Royal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 38 miles east. 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 Front Royal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 38 mi east | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 138 mi north | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 148 mi east | 17,700 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 Front Royal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Front Royal, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F4 on September 24, 2001, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 23, 1999.
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 Front Royal'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.
Front Royal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Front Royal, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 38 miles east. KCCX (State College, PA) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Front Royal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Front Royal the lowest scan from KLWX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Front Royal 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 Front Royal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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