Virginville, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Virginville, Berks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Virginville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 261 days in the Berks forecast zone and Berks County — the most common reported hazard around Virginville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (99 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (86 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 261 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 99 | Jul 2025 | Jul 11, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2008 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Dec 2023 | Jun 27, 2006 · $19 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 41 | May 2025 | May 25, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 38 | Apr 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Dec 2022 | Feb 3, 2015 · 1 death |
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 Berks forecast zone and Berks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Virginville get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Virginville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hamburg weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 7.1 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 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 Virginville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 86 miles east-southeast. 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 Virginville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 86 mi east-southeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 116 mi west-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 116 mi north | 12,200 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 Virginville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Virginville, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1970, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 1, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Virginville'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.
Virginville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Virginville, PA?
KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ), about 86 miles east-southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Virginville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Virginville the lowest scan from KDIX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Virginville 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 Virginville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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