Amelia Court House, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amelia Court House, Amelia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amelia Court House?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Amelia forecast zone and Amelia County — the most common reported hazard around Amelia Court House, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $90,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Feb 2025 | Jan 6, 1996 · $115,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $8,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Feb 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 · $5,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | Sep 18, 2003 · $5.0 million 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 Amelia forecast zone and Amelia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Amelia Court House get?
A normal year brings about 8.3 inches of snow to Amelia Court House, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amelia Courthouse weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 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 Amelia Court House?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 59 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 Amelia Court House | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 59 mi east-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 117 mi north-northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 119 mi south-southwest | 12,500 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 Amelia Court House
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amelia Court House, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1990, which passed about 9 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2022, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 27, 2017.
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 Amelia Court House'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.
Amelia Court House radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amelia Court House, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 59 miles east-southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Amelia Court House?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Amelia Court House the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Amelia Court House 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 Amelia Court House, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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