King and Queen Court House, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for King and Queen Court House, King and Queen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits King and Queen Court House?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Eastern King and Queen forecast zone and King and Queen County — the most common reported hazard around King and Queen Court House, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (7 days) and flash flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | May 14, 2018 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $617,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | — |
| 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 King and Queen forecast zone and King and Queen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does King and Queen Court House get?
A normal year brings about 9.6 inches of snow to King and Queen Court House, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Pt 2 Nw weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 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 King and Queen Court House?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 48 miles south. 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 King and Queen Court House | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 48 mi south | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 112 mi northeast | 11,400 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 King and Queen Court House
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of King and Queen Court House, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 18, 1990, which passed about 9 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 5, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 30, 1960.
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 King and Queen Court House'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.
King and Queen Court House radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to King and Queen Court House, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 48 miles south. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in King and Queen Court House?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over King and Queen Court House the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for King and Queen Court House 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 King and Queen Court House, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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