Rustburg, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rustburg, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rustburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Rustburg, 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 | 170 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Feb 2025 | Sep 4, 1996 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Aug 2024 | Jun 9, 2007 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2013 | Dec 15, 2005 · $12,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | 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 Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rustburg get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Rustburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lynchburg Rgnl Ap weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 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 Rustburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 67 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 Rustburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 67 mi west-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 116 mi south-southeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 117 mi east | 12,200 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 Rustburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rustburg, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 27, 2022, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 158 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 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 Rustburg'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.
Rustburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rustburg, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 67 miles west-southwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rustburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rustburg the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rustburg 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 Rustburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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