Fort Lee, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Lee, Prince George County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Lee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Prince George forecast zone and Prince George County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Lee, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2026 | Sep 16, 1999 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2001 | May 29, 2000 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2011 | Sep 18, 2003 · 1 death · $9.7 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 Prince George forecast zone and Prince George County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Lee get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Fort Lee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hopewell weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 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 Fort Lee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 25 miles 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 Fort Lee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 25 mi southeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 121 mi north | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,800 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 Fort Lee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Lee, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which touched down about 2 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 11, 2022, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 27, 2017.
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 Fort Lee'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.
Fort Lee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Lee, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 25 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Lee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Lee the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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