Strasburg, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Strasburg, Shenandoah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Strasburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Shenandoah forecast zone and Shenandoah County — the most common reported hazard around Strasburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Sep 29, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 45 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $27 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2022 | 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 Shenandoah forecast zone and Shenandoah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Strasburg get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Strasburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Star Tannery weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 2.7 | 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 Strasburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 46 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 Strasburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 46 mi east | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 134 mi north | 15,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 145 mi northwest | 17,200 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 Strasburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Strasburg, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F2 on July 13, 1961, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Strasburg'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.
Strasburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Strasburg, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 46 miles east. KCCX (State College, PA) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Strasburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Strasburg the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Strasburg 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 Strasburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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