Hamilton, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton, Loudoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 252 days in the Western Loudoun forecast zone and Loudoun County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 252 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jun 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 · $336,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Western Loudoun forecast zone and Loudoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hamilton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 15 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 Hamilton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 15 mi southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 121 mi east | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 125 mi north | 13,500 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 Hamilton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamilton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on September 5, 1979, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 12 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 360 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 2, 1968.
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 Hamilton'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.
Hamilton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 15 miles southeast. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hamilton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamilton the lowest scan from KLWX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hamilton 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 Hamilton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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