Scotland, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scotland, Surry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scotland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Surry forecast zone and Surry County — the most common reported hazard around Scotland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jul 2025 | Jun 13, 2013 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Feb 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2025 | Oct 7, 2006 · $1.5 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 10 | Oct 2025 | Nov 12, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Aug 2020 | Sep 15, 1999 · $7.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2020 | Oct 10, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $40,000 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 Surry forecast zone and Surry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scotland get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Scotland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamsburg 2 N weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 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 Scotland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 18 miles 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 Scotland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 18 mi southwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 130 mi north-northwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 136 mi north-northeast | 15,400 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 Scotland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scotland, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 5 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 5, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 115 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 18, 2001.
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 Scotland'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.
Scotland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scotland, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 18 miles southwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scotland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scotland the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Scotland 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 Scotland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Williamsburg, VA radar 8 mi
- Newport News, VA radar 17 mi
- Smithfield, VA radar 18 mi
- Waverly, VA radar 19 mi
- West Point, VA radar 26 mi
- Windsor, VA radar 26 mi
- Poquoson, VA radar 27 mi
- Hopewell, VA radar 29 mi
- Hampton, VA radar 29 mi
- Petersburg, VA radar 33 mi