Hillsboro, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hillsboro, Loudoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hillsboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 252 days in the Western Loudoun forecast zone and Loudoun County — the most common reported hazard around Hillsboro, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 252 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jun 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 · $336,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Western Loudoun forecast zone and Loudoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hillsboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 20 miles southeast. 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 Hillsboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 20 mi southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 120 mi north | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 125 mi east | 13,600 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 Hillsboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillsboro, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on September 17, 2004, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 344 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 2, 1968.
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 Hillsboro'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.
Hillsboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillsboro, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 20 miles southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hillsboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillsboro the lowest scan from KLWX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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