Buckingham Courthouse, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buckingham Courthouse, Buckingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buckingham Courthouse?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Buckingham forecast zone and Buckingham County — the most common reported hazard around Buckingham Courthouse, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2003 · 1 death · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | Mar 24, 2012 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2009 | Jan 27, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Mar 1996 | Mar 8, 1996 · $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 Buckingham forecast zone and Buckingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buckingham Courthouse get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Buckingham Courthouse, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buckingham weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 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 Buckingham Courthouse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 94 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 Buckingham Courthouse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 94 mi east-southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 114 mi north-northeast | 11,700 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 Buckingham Courthouse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buckingham Courthouse, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and February. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 12 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 19, 2019, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 13, 1998.
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 Buckingham Courthouse'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.
Buckingham Courthouse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buckingham Courthouse, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 94 miles east-southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buckingham Courthouse?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buckingham Courthouse the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Buckingham Courthouse 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 Buckingham Courthouse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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