Lake Monticello, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Monticello, Fluvanna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Monticello?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Fluvanna forecast zone and Fluvanna County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Monticello, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Nov 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2000 | Jan 13, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | Sep 18, 2003 · $36,000 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 Fluvanna forecast zone and Fluvanna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Monticello get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Lake Monticello, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Palmyra 3S weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 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 Lake Monticello?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 86 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 Lake Monticello | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 86 mi north-northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 97 mi southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,300 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 Lake Monticello
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Monticello, 6 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 18 miles west-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2022, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Lake Monticello'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.
Lake Monticello radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Monticello, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 86 miles north-northeast. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Monticello?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Monticello the lowest scan from KLWX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Monticello 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 Lake Monticello, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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