Gasburg, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gasburg, Brunswick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gasburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Brunswick forecast zone and Brunswick County — the most common reported hazard around Gasburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2019 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2011 | Aug 27, 2011 · 1 death · $6.2 million damage |
| High winds | 1 | Sep 1999 | Sep 16, 1999 · $3,000 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 Brunswick forecast zone and Brunswick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gasburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 56 miles east-northeast. 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 Gasburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 56 mi east-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 135 mi south-southeast | 15,400 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 Gasburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gasburg, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 27, 2020, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 24, 2016.
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 Gasburg'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.
Gasburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gasburg, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 56 miles east-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gasburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gasburg the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gasburg 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 Gasburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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