Concord, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Concord, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Concord?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Concord, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Feb 2025 | Sep 4, 1996 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Aug 2024 | Jun 9, 2007 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2013 | Dec 15, 2005 · $12,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $12,000 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 Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Concord get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Concord, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Concord 4 Ssw weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 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 Concord?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 74 miles west-southwest. 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 Concord | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 74 mi west-southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 112 mi east-southeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 119 mi south-southeast | 12,600 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 Concord
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Concord, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 27, 2022, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Concord'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.
Concord radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Concord, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 74 miles west-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Concord?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Concord the lowest scan from KFCX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Concord 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 Concord, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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