Mount Sidney, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Sidney, Augusta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Sidney?
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 Mount Sidney, 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 Mount Sidney get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Mount Sidney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Staunton Wtp weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 4.1 | 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 Mount Sidney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 94 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 Sidney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 94 mi east-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 111 mi southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 139 mi southeast | 16,000 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 Sidney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Sidney, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on September 30, 1959, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 26, 2022, which passed about 12 miles south of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2002.
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 Sidney'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 Sidney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Sidney, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 94 miles east-northeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Sidney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Sidney the lowest scan from KLWX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Sidney 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 Sidney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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