Staunton, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Staunton, City of Staunton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Staunton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the Augusta forecast zone and City of Staunton County — the most common reported hazard around Staunton, mostly in January and February. Next come excessive heat (29 days) and high winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jul 2020 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Nov 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 2022 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2022 | Feb 4, 1998 · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2020 | Aug 8, 2003 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2020 | Sep 6, 1996 · $5.8 million 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 City of Staunton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Staunton get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Staunton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Staunton Wtp weather station 1.4 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 Staunton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 102 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 Staunton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 102 mi northeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 103 mi southwest | 10,000 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 Staunton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Staunton, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 4, 1990, which passed about 15 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Staunton'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.
Staunton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Staunton, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 102 miles northeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Staunton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Staunton the lowest scan from KLWX is about 9,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Staunton 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 Staunton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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