Union Level, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Union Level, Mecklenburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Union Level?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Mecklenburg forecast zone and Mecklenburg County — the most common reported hazard around Union Level, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $90,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2025 | Jan 9, 2024 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2024 | Aug 27, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 · $10,000 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 Mecklenburg forecast zone and Mecklenburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Union Level get?
A normal year brings about 5.0 inches of snow to Union Level, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chase City weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Union Level?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 70 miles east-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 Union Level | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 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 Union Level
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Union Level, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an EF2 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 24 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2020, which touched down about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 97 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 February 24, 2016.
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 Union Level'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.
Union Level radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Union Level, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 70 miles east-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Union Level?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Union Level the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Union Level 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 Union Level, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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