Central Garage, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Central Garage, King William County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Central Garage?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Western King William forecast zone and King William County — the most common reported hazard around Central Garage, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (14 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2021 · $45,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Aug 30, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Oct 2018 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2025 | May 5, 2025 · $1,000 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 Western King William forecast zone and King William County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Central Garage get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Central Garage, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walkerton 2 Nw weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 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 Central Garage?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 53 miles south. 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 Central Garage | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 53 mi south | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 118 mi northeast | 12,400 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 Central Garage
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Central Garage, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 1, 1998, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 11, 2022, which touched down about 14 miles north of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 30, 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 Central Garage'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.
Central Garage radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Central Garage, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 53 miles south. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Central Garage?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Central Garage the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Central Garage 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 Central Garage, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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