Camp Barrett, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Camp Barrett, Stafford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Camp Barrett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Stafford forecast zone and Stafford County — the most common reported hazard around Camp Barrett, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2019 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Dec 2023 | Sep 6, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2025 | Sep 8, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2023 | Jan 14, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $14 million 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 Stafford forecast zone and Stafford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Camp Barrett get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Camp Barrett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Quantico Mcas weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 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 Camp Barrett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 32 miles north. 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 Camp Barrett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 32 mi north | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 109 mi south-southeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,100 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 Camp Barrett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Camp Barrett, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 14 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 8 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 295 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 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 Camp Barrett'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.
Camp Barrett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Camp Barrett, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 32 miles north. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Camp Barrett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Camp Barrett the lowest scan from KLWX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Camp Barrett 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 Camp Barrett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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