King George, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for King George, King George County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits King George?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the King George forecast zone and King George County — the most common reported hazard around King George, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 73 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2023 | Feb 4, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2018 | Jan 14, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $4.0 million 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 King George forecast zone and King George County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does King George get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to King George, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corbin weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 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 George?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 51 miles north-northwest. 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 George | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 51 mi north-northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 90 mi south | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 102 mi east-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 George
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of King George, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 176 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 George'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 George radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to King George, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 51 miles north-northwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in King George?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over King George the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for King George 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 George, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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