Shenandoah Farms, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shenandoah Farms, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shenandoah Farms?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Shenandoah Farms, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 41 | Jul 2025 | May 6, 1998 · 1 death · $6,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 39 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $6.5 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $505,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2016 | Feb 4, 1998 · $165,000 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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shenandoah Farms get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Shenandoah Farms, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Front Royal weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 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 Shenandoah Farms?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 30 miles east. 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 Shenandoah Farms | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 30 mi east | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 135 mi north | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 141 mi east | 16,400 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 Shenandoah Farms
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shenandoah Farms, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F4 on September 24, 2001, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 10 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 23, 1999.
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 Shenandoah Farms'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.
Shenandoah Farms radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shenandoah Farms, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 30 miles east. KCCX (State College, PA) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shenandoah Farms?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shenandoah Farms the lowest scan from KLWX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shenandoah Farms 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 Shenandoah Farms, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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