Highland Springs, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highland Springs, Henrico County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highland Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Eastern Henrico forecast zone and Henrico County — the most common reported hazard around Highland Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and lightning casualties & damage (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | May 5, 2017 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jun 2026 | Aug 30, 2004 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2025 | Jun 24, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2018 | Sep 8, 1996 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 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 Eastern Henrico forecast zone and Henrico County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Highland Springs get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Highland Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richmond Intl Ap weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 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 Highland Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 43 miles south-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 Highland Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 43 mi south-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 99 mi north | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 135 mi northeast | 15,400 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 Highland Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highland Springs, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which touched down about 16 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 19, 2019, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 286 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 May 27, 2017.
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 Highland Springs'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.
Highland Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highland Springs, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 43 miles south-southeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Highland Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Highland Springs the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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