Poquoson, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Poquoson, City of Poquoson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Poquoson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged coastal flooding on 9 days in the Hampton/Poquoson forecast zone and City of Poquoson County — the most common reported hazard around Poquoson, mostly in October and September. Next come high winds (5 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2023 | Aug 4, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Feb 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Oct 2005 | Sep 15, 1999 · $35,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Jun 2026 | Aug 17, 2003 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 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 Hampton/Poquoson forecast zone and City of Poquoson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Poquoson get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Poquoson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Langley Afb weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 Poquoson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 40 miles west-southwest. 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 Poquoson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 40 mi west-southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 126 mi north-northeast | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 143 mi north-northwest | 16,800 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 Poquoson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Poquoson, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2023, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Poquoson'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.
Poquoson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Poquoson, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 40 miles west-southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Poquoson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Poquoson the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Poquoson 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 Poquoson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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