Kenbridge, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenbridge, Lunenburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kenbridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Lunenburg forecast zone and Lunenburg County — the most common reported hazard around Kenbridge, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2019 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2026 | Sep 16, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 · $5,000 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 Lunenburg forecast zone and Lunenburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kenbridge get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Kenbridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Pickett weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 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 Kenbridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 62 miles east. 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 Kenbridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 62 mi east | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 92 mi south-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 119 mi west | 12,500 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 Kenbridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kenbridge, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on October 14, 1986, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 19, 2019, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 73 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 24, 2016.
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 Kenbridge'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.
Kenbridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenbridge, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 62 miles east. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kenbridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kenbridge the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kenbridge 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 Kenbridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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