Goochland, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goochland, Goochland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goochland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Goochland forecast zone and Goochland County — the most common reported hazard around Goochland, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Mar 2026 | Apr 26, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | Sep 18, 2003 · $283,000 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 Goochland forecast zone and Goochland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goochland get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Goochland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crozier weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 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 Goochland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 69 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 Goochland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 69 mi southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 91 mi north-northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 139 mi west-southwest | 16,000 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 Goochland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goochland, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 1, 1998, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 16, 2022.
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 Goochland'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.
Goochland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goochland, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 69 miles southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goochland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goochland the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Goochland 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 Goochland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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