Pastoria, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pastoria, Accomack County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pastoria?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Accomack forecast zone and Accomack County — the most common reported hazard around Pastoria, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and coastal flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 1997 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 · $1,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 19 | Oct 2025 | Oct 28, 2012 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Feb 2026 | Sep 1, 2006 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2023 | Sep 15, 1999 · 1 death · $11 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 · 1 death |
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 Accomack forecast zone and Accomack County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pastoria?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 75 miles north. 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 Pastoria | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 75 mi north | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 92 mi southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 132 mi northwest | 14,700 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 Pastoria
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pastoria, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on September 5, 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 Pastoria'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.
Pastoria radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pastoria, VA?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 75 miles north. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pastoria?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pastoria the lowest scan from KDOX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pastoria 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 Pastoria, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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