Gloucester Courthouse, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gloucester Courthouse, Gloucester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gloucester Courthouse?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Gloucester forecast zone and Gloucester County — the most common reported hazard around Gloucester Courthouse, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and coastal flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Mar 5, 2025 · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 10 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Jul 2021 | Sep 18, 2003 · $11 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2024 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2018 | Sep 1, 2006 · 2 deaths · $1.0 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 Gloucester forecast zone and Gloucester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gloucester Courthouse get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Gloucester Courthouse, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Gloucester Courthouse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 39 miles southwest. 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 Gloucester Courthouse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 39 mi southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 115 mi north-northeast | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 121 mi north-northwest | 12,800 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 Gloucester Courthouse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gloucester Courthouse, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 9, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 1980.
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 Gloucester Courthouse'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.
Gloucester Courthouse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gloucester Courthouse, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 39 miles southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gloucester Courthouse?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gloucester Courthouse the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gloucester Courthouse 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 Gloucester Courthouse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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