Fredericksburg, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fredericksburg, City of Fredericksburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fredericksburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 72 days in the Spotsylvania forecast zone and City of Fredericksburg County — the most common reported hazard around Fredericksburg, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 72 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2022 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Dec 2023 | Sep 6, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2009 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2012 | Jun 26, 2006 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | Jan 14, 1999 · $20,000 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 Spotsylvania forecast zone and City of Fredericksburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fredericksburg get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Fredericksburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fredericksburg Sewage weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 0.1 | 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 Fredericksburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 47 miles north. 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 Fredericksburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 47 mi north | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 95 mi south-southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 116 mi east-northeast | 12,100 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 Fredericksburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fredericksburg, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 191 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Fredericksburg'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.
Fredericksburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fredericksburg, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 47 miles north. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fredericksburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fredericksburg the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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