Jarratt, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jarratt, Greensville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jarratt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 44 days in the Greensville forecast zone and Greensville County — the most common reported hazard around Jarratt, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Jul 2025 | Jul 10, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2026 | Jan 25, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Nov 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $450,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2011 | Aug 27, 2011 · $269,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Sep 1999 | Sep 16, 1999 · $3,000 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 Greensville forecast zone and Greensville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jarratt get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Jarratt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emporia 1 Wnw weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Jarratt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 28 miles east-northeast. 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 Jarratt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 28 mi east-northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 98 mi southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 145 mi south-southeast | 17,200 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 Jarratt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jarratt, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 19, 1978, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on January 4, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 72 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Jarratt'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.
Jarratt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jarratt, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 28 miles east-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jarratt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jarratt the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jarratt 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 Jarratt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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