Crewe, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crewe, Nottoway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crewe?
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 Crewe, 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 Crewe get?
A normal year brings about 8.3 inches of snow to Crewe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amelia Courthouse weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 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 Crewe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 63 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 Crewe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 63 mi east-southeast | 4,900 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 | 119 mi west | 12,500 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 Crewe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crewe, 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 20 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 11, 2018, which touched down about 3 miles west of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Crewe'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.
Crewe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crewe, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 63 miles east-southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crewe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crewe the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crewe 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 Crewe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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