Middlebrook, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Middlebrook, Augusta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Middlebrook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Augusta forecast zone and Augusta County — the most common reported hazard around Middlebrook, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (68 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $5.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · 2 deaths · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jul 2020 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Nov 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2022 | Feb 4, 1998 · $175,000 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 Augusta forecast zone and Augusta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Middlebrook get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Middlebrook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Craigsville 2 S weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 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 Middlebrook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 92 miles southwest. 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 Middlebrook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 92 mi southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 113 mi northeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 136 mi west | 15,600 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 Middlebrook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Middlebrook, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 4, 1990, which passed about 6 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 13 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Middlebrook'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.
Middlebrook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Middlebrook, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 92 miles southwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Middlebrook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Middlebrook the lowest scan from KFCX is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Middlebrook 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 Middlebrook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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