Waynesboro, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waynesboro, City of Waynesboro County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waynesboro?
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 Waynesboro County — the most common reported hazard around Waynesboro, mostly in January and February. Next come excessive heat (29 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (21 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 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jun 2025 | Jul 28, 1999 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Nov 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Sep 2024 | Apr 16, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2022 | Feb 4, 1998 · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Sep 2015 | Sep 5, 1999 · $5,000 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 City of Waynesboro County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waynesboro get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Waynesboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Staunton Wtp weather station 12.2 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 Waynesboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 99 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 Waynesboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 99 mi northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 128 mi southeast | 14,100 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 Waynesboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waynesboro, 5 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 15 miles east of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 147 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 June 4, 2002.
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 Waynesboro'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.
Waynesboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waynesboro, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 99 miles northeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waynesboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waynesboro the lowest scan from KLWX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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