Fairview Beach, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairview Beach, King George County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairview Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the King George forecast zone and King George County — the most common reported hazard around Fairview Beach, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 73 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2023 | Feb 4, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2018 | Jan 14, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $4.0 million 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 King George forecast zone and King George County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairview Beach get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Fairview Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corbin weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 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 Fairview Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 47 miles north-northwest. 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 Fairview Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 94 mi south | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,100 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 Fairview Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairview Beach, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Fairview Beach'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.
Fairview Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairview Beach, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 47 miles north-northwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairview Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairview Beach the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairview Beach 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 Fairview Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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