Brookneal, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brookneal, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brookneal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Brookneal, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Feb 2025 | Sep 4, 1996 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Aug 2024 | Jun 9, 2007 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2013 | Dec 15, 2005 · $12,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $12,000 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 Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brookneal get?
A normal year brings about 7.4 inches of snow to Brookneal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brookneal weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 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 Brookneal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 73 miles west. 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 Brookneal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 73 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 99 mi south-southeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 107 mi east | 10,700 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 Brookneal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brookneal, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 24, 2024, which passed about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 2, 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 Brookneal'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.
Brookneal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brookneal, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 73 miles west. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brookneal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brookneal the lowest scan from KFCX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brookneal 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 Brookneal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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