Montross, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montross, Westmoreland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montross?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Westmoreland forecast zone and Westmoreland County — the most common reported hazard around Montross, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 11 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2006 · $120,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Jul 2021 | Aug 27, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $40,000 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 Westmoreland forecast zone and Westmoreland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montross get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Montross, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warsaw 2 Nw weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 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 Montross?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 71 miles north-northwest. 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 Montross | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 71 mi north-northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 77 mi south | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 90 mi northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Montross
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montross, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 1, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-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 Montross'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.
Montross radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montross, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 71 miles north-northwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montross?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montross the lowest scan from KLWX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montross 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 Montross, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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