Meadows of Dan, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Meadows of Dan, Patrick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Meadows of Dan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Patrick forecast zone and Patrick County — the most common reported hazard around Meadows of Dan, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | Jun 2025 | Jun 29, 2012 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Aug 2023 | Sep 28, 2004 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Dec 2013 | Dec 15, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Dec 2024 | Sep 29, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2022 | Jun 24, 1996 · $70,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $15,000 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 Patrick forecast zone and Patrick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Meadows of Dan get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Meadows of Dan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Meadows Of Dan 5 Sw weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 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 Meadows of Dan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 21 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 Meadows of Dan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 21 mi north-northeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 130 mi southeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 131 mi north-northwest | 14,600 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 Meadows of Dan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meadows of Dan, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F2 on September 17, 2004, which passed about 25 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on March 23, 2022, which touched down about 10 miles west of town.
Hail: 233 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 24, 2012.
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 Meadows of Dan'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.
Meadows of Dan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Meadows of Dan, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 21 miles north-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Meadows of Dan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meadows of Dan the lowest scan from KFCX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Meadows of Dan 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 Meadows of Dan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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