Stuarts Draft, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stuarts Draft, Augusta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stuarts Draft?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Augusta forecast zone and Augusta County — the most common reported hazard around Stuarts Draft, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (68 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $5.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · 2 deaths · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jul 2020 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Nov 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2022 | Feb 4, 1998 · $175,000 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 Augusta forecast zone and Augusta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stuarts Draft get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Stuarts Draft, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Staunton Wtp weather station 10.7 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 Stuarts Draft?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 97 miles 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 Stuarts Draft | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 97 mi southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 107 mi northeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,800 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 Stuarts Draft
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stuarts Draft, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on September 30, 1959, which touched down about 23 miles east of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 141 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Stuarts Draft'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.
Stuarts Draft radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stuarts Draft, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 97 miles southwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stuarts Draft?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stuarts Draft the lowest scan from KFCX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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