Pamplin City, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pamplin City, Appomattox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pamplin City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Appomattox forecast zone and Appomattox County — the most common reported hazard around Pamplin City, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $120,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Jan 27, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Mar 1996 | Mar 8, 1996 · $10,000 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 Appomattox forecast zone and Appomattox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pamplin City get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Pamplin City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Appomattox weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 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 Pamplin City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 89 miles west. 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 Pamplin City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 89 mi west | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 94 mi east-southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 111 mi south | 11,300 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 Pamplin City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pamplin City, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 5 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2022, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 120 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 June 13, 1998.
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 Pamplin City'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.
Pamplin City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pamplin City, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 89 miles west. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pamplin City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pamplin City the lowest scan from KFCX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pamplin City 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 Pamplin City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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