Ruckersville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ruckersville, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ruckersville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Ruckersville, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2001 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 1996 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jul 2025 | May 31, 2018 · $4.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | Sep 2024 | Sep 6, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2018 | Sep 18, 2003 · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2021 | 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ruckersville get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Ruckersville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Somerset weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 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 Ruckersville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 71 miles 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 Ruckersville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 71 mi northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 114 mi southeast | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 133 mi southwest | 15,000 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 Ruckersville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ruckersville, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F3 on September 30, 1959, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 6, 2020, which touched down about 25 miles west of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Ruckersville'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.
Ruckersville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ruckersville, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 71 miles northeast. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ruckersville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ruckersville the lowest scan from KLWX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ruckersville 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 Ruckersville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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