Warrenton, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Warrenton, Fauquier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Warrenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 227 days in the Northern Fauquier forecast zone and Fauquier County — the most common reported hazard around Warrenton, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (42 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 227 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2004 | Aug 30, 2001 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $40,000 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 Northern Fauquier forecast zone and Fauquier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Warrenton get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Warrenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the The Plains 2 Nne weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 8.4 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 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 Warrenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 24 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 Warrenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 24 mi northeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 127 mi east | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 127 mi south-southeast | 14,000 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 Warrenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Warrenton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F4 on September 24, 2001, which passed about 2 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 4, 1996.
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 Warrenton'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.
Warrenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Warrenton, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 24 miles northeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Warrenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Warrenton the lowest scan from KLWX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Warrenton 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 Warrenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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