Gordonsville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gordonsville, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gordonsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 146 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Gordonsville, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 146 | Mar 2026 | Jun 6, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 54 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Jun 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $580,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2026 | Mar 11, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2018 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.7 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gordonsville get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Gordonsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Piedmont Rsch Stn weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 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 Gordonsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 69 miles north-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 Gordonsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 69 mi north-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 103 mi southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 138 mi west-southwest | 15,800 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 Gordonsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gordonsville, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F3 on September 30, 1959, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2022, which touched down about 16 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2002.
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 Gordonsville'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.
Gordonsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gordonsville, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 69 miles north-northeast. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gordonsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gordonsville the lowest scan from KLWX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gordonsville 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 Gordonsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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