King William, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for King William, King William County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits King William?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Eastern King William forecast zone and King William County — the most common reported hazard around King William, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (14 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2021 · $45,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Aug 30, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 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 William forecast zone and King William County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does King William get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to King William, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walkerton 2 Nw weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 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 King William?
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 William | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 48 mi south | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 93 mi north-northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 117 mi northeast | 12,200 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 King William
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of King William, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on October 18, 1990, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on November 11, 2022, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 William'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 William radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to King William, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 48 miles south. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in King William?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over King William the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for King William 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 William, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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