Port Royal, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Royal, Caroline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Royal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Caroline forecast zone and Caroline County — the most common reported hazard around Port Royal, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $122,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2011 | Aug 27, 2011 · $125,000 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 Caroline forecast zone and Caroline County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Port Royal get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Port Royal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corbin weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 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 Port Royal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 58 miles north-northwest. 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 Port Royal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 58 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 82 mi south | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,400 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 Port Royal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Port Royal, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F3 on January 26, 1978, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Port Royal'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.
Port Royal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Royal, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 58 miles north-northwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Royal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Royal the lowest scan from KLWX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Royal 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 Port Royal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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