Skyland Estates, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Skyland Estates, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Skyland Estates?
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 Skyland Estates, 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 Skyland Estates get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Skyland Estates, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Front Royal weather station 5.5 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 Skyland Estates?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 32 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 Skyland Estates | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 32 mi east | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 138 mi north | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 143 mi east | 16,700 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 Skyland Estates
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Skyland Estates, 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 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 233 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Skyland Estates'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.
Skyland Estates radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Skyland Estates, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 32 miles east. KCCX (State College, PA) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Skyland Estates?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Skyland Estates the lowest scan from KLWX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Skyland Estates 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 Skyland Estates, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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