Hampton, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hampton, City of Hampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hampton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Hampton/Poquoson forecast zone and City of Hampton County — the most common reported hazard around Hampton, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and coastal flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Sep 2025 | Aug 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2025 | Oct 8, 2016 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2023 | Aug 4, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Feb 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2018 | — |
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 Hampton/Poquoson forecast zone and City of Hampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hampton get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Hampton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Langley Afb weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 Hampton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 39 miles west. 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 Hampton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 39 mi west | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 131 mi north-northeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 148 mi north-northwest | 17,800 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 Hampton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hampton, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2023, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 9, 2009.
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 Hampton'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.
Hampton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hampton, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 39 miles west. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hampton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hampton the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hampton 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 Hampton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Poquoson, VA radar 6 mi
- Norfolk, VA radar 9 mi
- Newport News, VA radar 13 mi
- Portsmouth, VA radar 13 mi
- Smithfield, VA radar 18 mi
- Cape Charles, VA radar 21 mi
- Virginia Beach, VA radar 24 mi
- Chesapeake, VA radar 25 mi
- Williamsburg, VA radar 27 mi
- Windsor, VA radar 29 mi