Boswell's Corner, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boswell's Corner, Stafford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boswell's Corner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Stafford forecast zone and Stafford County — the most common reported hazard around Boswell's Corner, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2019 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Dec 2023 | Sep 6, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2025 | Sep 8, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2023 | Jan 14, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $14 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 Stafford forecast zone and Stafford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Boswell's Corner get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Boswell's Corner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Quantico Mcas weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 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 Boswell's Corner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 33 miles north. 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 Boswell's Corner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 33 mi north | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 107 mi east-northeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 107 mi south | 10,600 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 Boswell's Corner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boswell's Corner, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 11 miles east-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 10 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 284 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 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 Boswell's Corner'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.
Boswell's Corner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boswell's Corner, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 33 miles north. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boswell's Corner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boswell's Corner the lowest scan from KLWX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Boswell's Corner 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 Boswell's Corner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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