Bealeton, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bealeton, Fauquier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bealeton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 227 days in the Southern Fauquier forecast zone and Fauquier County — the most common reported hazard around Bealeton, 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 | — |
| Excessive heat | 30 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2004 | Aug 30, 2001 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2018 | — |
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 Southern Fauquier forecast zone and Fauquier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bealeton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 31 miles north-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 Bealeton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 31 mi north-northeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 118 mi south-southeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 127 mi east | 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 Bealeton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bealeton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an F4 on September 24, 2001, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Bealeton'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.
Bealeton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bealeton, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 31 miles north-northeast. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bealeton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bealeton the lowest scan from KLWX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bealeton 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 Bealeton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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