Moneta, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moneta, Bedford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moneta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 200 days in the Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County — the most common reported hazard around Moneta, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 200 | Jun 2026 | Sep 22, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 35 | Feb 2025 | Jan 10, 2001 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Jul 2025 | Jul 14, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2023 | Mar 6, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Dec 2013 | Dec 15, 2007 · $12,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $12,000 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 Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Moneta get?
A normal year brings about 5.9 inches of snow to Moneta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Huddleston 4 Sw weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 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 Moneta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 38 miles west-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 Moneta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 38 mi west-southwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 122 mi south-southeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 139 mi northwest | 16,100 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 Moneta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moneta, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 2018, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 298 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1993.
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 Moneta'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.
Moneta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moneta, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 38 miles west-southwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moneta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moneta the lowest scan from KFCX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Moneta 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 Moneta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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