Burkeville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burkeville, Nottoway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burkeville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Nottoway forecast zone and Nottoway County — the most common reported hazard around Burkeville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jul 22, 2019 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Feb 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | May 2026 | May 26, 2003 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2025 | Apr 17, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
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 Nottoway forecast zone and Nottoway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burkeville get?
A normal year brings about 6.1 inches of snow to Burkeville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmville 2 N weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 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 Burkeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 67 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 Burkeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 67 mi east-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 107 mi south | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 115 mi west | 11,900 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 Burkeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burkeville, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1990, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 11, 2018, which touched down near town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Burkeville'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.
Burkeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burkeville, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 67 miles east-southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burkeville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burkeville the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burkeville 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 Burkeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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