Appomattox, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Appomattox, Appomattox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Appomattox?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Appomattox forecast zone and Appomattox County — the most common reported hazard around Appomattox, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $120,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Jan 27, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Mar 1996 | Mar 8, 1996 · $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 Appomattox forecast zone and Appomattox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Appomattox get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Appomattox, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Appomattox weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 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 Appomattox?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 83 miles west-southwest. 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 Appomattox | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 103 mi east-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 119 mi south | 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 Appomattox
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Appomattox, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 5 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 11, 2019, which passed about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 13, 1998.
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 Appomattox'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.
Appomattox radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Appomattox, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 83 miles west-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Appomattox?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Appomattox the lowest scan from KFCX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Appomattox 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 Appomattox, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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