Eastville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eastville, Northampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eastville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 37 days in the Northampton forecast zone and Northampton County — the most common reported hazard around Eastville, mostly in June and May. Next come coastal flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2025 | Jul 24, 2014 · 3 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 35 | Oct 2025 | Nov 12, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Feb 2026 | Jan 10, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 12 | Sep 2023 | Sep 15, 1999 · $4.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Sep 2025 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2026 | Sep 1, 2006 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Northampton forecast zone and Northampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Eastville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 64 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 Eastville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 64 mi west-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 106 mi north-northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 140 mi northwest | 16,300 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 Eastville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eastville, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 21, 1969, which touched down about 5 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 24, 2014, which passed about 4 miles south of town.
Hail: 15 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 June 30, 1957.
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 Eastville'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.
Eastville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eastville, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 64 miles west-southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eastville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eastville the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eastville 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 Eastville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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