Lebanon Church, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lebanon Church, Shenandoah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lebanon Church?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Shenandoah forecast zone and Shenandoah County — the most common reported hazard around Lebanon Church, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Sep 29, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 45 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $27 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 4, 1998 · $50,000 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 Shenandoah forecast zone and Shenandoah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lebanon Church get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Lebanon Church, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Star Tannery weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 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 Lebanon Church?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 48 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 Lebanon Church | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 48 mi east | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 130 mi north | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 142 mi northwest | 16,500 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 Lebanon Church
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lebanon Church, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on July 13, 1961, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 182 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 Lebanon Church'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.
Lebanon Church radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lebanon Church, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 48 miles east. KCCX (State College, PA) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lebanon Church?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lebanon Church the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lebanon Church 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 Lebanon Church, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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