Farmville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farmville, Prince Edward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farmville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Prince Edward forecast zone and Prince Edward County — the most common reported hazard around Farmville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $140,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Feb 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 · $20,000 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 Prince Edward forecast zone and Prince Edward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farmville get?
A normal year brings about 6.1 inches of snow to Farmville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmville 2 N weather station 2.2 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 Farmville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 80 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 Farmville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 80 mi east-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 105 mi west | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 113 mi south | 11,600 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 Farmville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farmville, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 11, 2019, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Farmville'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.
Farmville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farmville, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 80 miles east-southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farmville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farmville the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Farmville 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 Farmville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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