McKenney, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McKenney, Dinwiddie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McKenney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Dinwiddie forecast zone and Dinwiddie County — the most common reported hazard around McKenney, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $160,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | May 2026 | Aug 30, 2004 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2018 | Sep 16, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2011 | Sep 18, 2003 · $6.0 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 Dinwiddie forecast zone and Dinwiddie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McKenney get?
A normal year brings about 9.6 inches of snow to McKenney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alberta 5 N weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 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 McKenney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 39 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 McKenney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 39 mi east | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 138 mi north | 15,900 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 McKenney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of McKenney, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 11, 2022, which touched down about 6 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 McKenney'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.
McKenney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McKenney, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 39 miles east. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McKenney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McKenney the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McKenney 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 McKenney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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