Mount Jackson, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Jackson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Shenandoah forecast zone and Shenandoah County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Jackson, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Sep 29, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 45 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $27 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 4, 1998 · $50,000 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 Shenandoah forecast zone and Shenandoah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Jackson get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Mount Jackson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Edinburg weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 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 Mount Jackson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 65 miles east-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 Mount Jackson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 65 mi east-northeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 148 mi southwest | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 149 mi north-northwest | 18,000 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 Mount Jackson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Jackson, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F2 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 4 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 3, 2009.
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 Mount Jackson'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.
Mount Jackson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Jackson, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 65 miles east-northeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Jackson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Jackson the lowest scan from KLWX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Jackson 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 Mount Jackson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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- Broadway, VA radar 12 mi
- Stanley, VA radar 14 mi
- Shenandoah, VA radar 18 mi
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