New Kent, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Kent, New Kent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Kent?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the New Kent forecast zone and New Kent County — the most common reported hazard around New Kent, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2016 · $107,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | May 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $650,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Oct 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 New Kent forecast zone and New Kent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Kent get?
A normal year brings about 9.6 inches of snow to New Kent, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Pt 2 Nw weather station 10.9 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 New Kent?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 36 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 New Kent | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 36 mi south | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 124 mi northeast | 13,400 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 New Kent
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Kent, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1993, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 5, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 5, 2004.
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 New Kent'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.
New Kent radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Kent, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 36 miles south. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Kent?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Kent the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Kent 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 New Kent, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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