Lunenburg, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lunenburg, Lunenburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lunenburg?
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 Lunenburg, 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 Lunenburg get?
A normal year brings about 4.5 inches of snow to Lunenburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keysville 2 S weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Lunenburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 70 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 Lunenburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 70 mi east | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 90 mi south | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 111 mi west | 11,200 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 Lunenburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lunenburg, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 22, 1983, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2022, which touched down about 25 miles west of town.
Hail: 84 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 Lunenburg'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.
Lunenburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lunenburg, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 70 miles east. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lunenburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lunenburg the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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