Branchville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Branchville, Southampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Branchville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Southampton forecast zone and Southampton County — the most common reported hazard around Branchville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Oct 7, 2006 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Nov 2020 | Sep 9, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2023 | Aug 27, 2011 · $7.1 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Apr 2000 | Sep 16, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 · $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 Southampton forecast zone and Southampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Branchville get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Branchville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murfreesboro weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 Branchville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 32 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 Branchville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 32 mi north-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 93 mi southwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 126 mi south | 13,700 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 Branchville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Branchville, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on January 4, 2023, which touched down about 4 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Branchville'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.
Branchville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Branchville, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 32 miles north-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Branchville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Branchville the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Branchville 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 Branchville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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