Cumberland, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cumberland, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cumberland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Cumberland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Mar 2026 | Apr 26, 2022 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Feb 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Nov 2020 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2000 | Jan 13, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | Sep 18, 2003 · $302,000 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 Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cumberland get?
A normal year brings about 6.1 inches of snow to Cumberland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmville 2 N weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 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 Cumberland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 77 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 Cumberland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 110 mi north-northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 116 mi west-southwest | 12,000 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 Cumberland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cumberland, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2022, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 25, 2015.
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 Cumberland'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.
Cumberland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cumberland, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 77 miles east-southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cumberland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cumberland the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cumberland 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 Cumberland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Louisa, VA radar 38 mi
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