Boyce, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boyce, Clarke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boyce?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Clarke forecast zone and Clarke County — the most common reported hazard around Boyce, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and excessive heat (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $40,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Aug 2021 | Jun 30, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Sep 6, 1996 · $800,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Sep 18, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2016 | Feb 4, 1998 · $85,000 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 Clarke forecast zone and Clarke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Boyce get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Boyce, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winchester weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 3.8 | 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 Boyce?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 32 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 Boyce | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 32 mi east-southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 126 mi north | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 142 mi east | 16,600 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 Boyce
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boyce, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F2 on September 17, 2004, which touched down about 19 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 265 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 23, 1999.
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 Boyce'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.
Boyce radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boyce, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 32 miles east-southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boyce?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boyce the lowest scan from KLWX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Boyce 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 Boyce, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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