Hampden-Sydney, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hampden-Sydney, Prince Edward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hampden-Sydney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Prince Edward forecast zone and Prince Edward County — the most common reported hazard around Hampden-Sydney, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $140,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Feb 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
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 Prince Edward forecast zone and Prince Edward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hampden-Sydney get?
A normal year brings about 6.1 inches of snow to Hampden-Sydney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmville 2 N weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 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 Hampden-Sydney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 83 miles east-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 Hampden-Sydney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 100 mi west | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 109 mi south | 11,000 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 Hampden-Sydney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hampden-Sydney, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2022, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 119 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 June 13, 1998.
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 Hampden-Sydney'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.
Hampden-Sydney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hampden-Sydney, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 83 miles east-southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hampden-Sydney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hampden-Sydney the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hampden-Sydney 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 Hampden-Sydney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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