Captains Cove, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Captains Cove, Accomack County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Captains Cove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Accomack forecast zone and Accomack County — the most common reported hazard around Captains Cove, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and coastal flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 1997 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · $1,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 19 | Oct 2025 | Oct 28, 2012 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Feb 2026 | Sep 1, 2006 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2023 | Sep 15, 1999 · 1 death · $11 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 · 1 death |
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 Accomack forecast zone and Accomack County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Captains Cove get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Captains Cove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wallops Island Flight Fac weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 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 Captains Cove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 57 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 Captains Cove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 57 mi north | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 111 mi southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 130 mi west-northwest | 14,500 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 Captains Cove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Captains Cove, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020, which passed about 4 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 31 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 5, 1960.
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 Captains Cove'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.
Captains Cove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Captains Cove, VA?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 57 miles north. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Captains Cove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Captains Cove the lowest scan from KDOX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Captains Cove 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 Captains Cove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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