Manassas Park, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manassas Park, City of Manassas Park County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manassas Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 7 days in the Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park forecast zone and City of Manassas Park County — the most common reported hazard around Manassas Park, mostly in July and June. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (4 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2006 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 2014 | — |
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 Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park forecast zone and City of Manassas Park County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manassas Park get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Manassas Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Vienna weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 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 Manassas Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 14 miles north. 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 Manassas Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 14 mi north | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 108 mi east | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 126 mi south | 13,700 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 Manassas Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manassas Park, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 418 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Manassas Park'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.
Manassas Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manassas Park, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 14 miles north. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Manassas Park?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Manassas Park the lowest scan from KLWX is about 800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Manassas Park 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 Manassas Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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