Southampton Meadows, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Southampton Meadows, Southampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Southampton Meadows?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Southampton forecast zone and Southampton County — the most common reported hazard around Southampton Meadows, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Oct 7, 2006 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Nov 2020 | Sep 9, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2023 | Aug 27, 2011 · $7.1 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Apr 2000 | Sep 16, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 · $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 Southampton forecast zone and Southampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Southampton Meadows get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Southampton Meadows, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holland 1 E weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 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 Southampton Meadows?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 27 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 Southampton Meadows | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 27 mi north | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 126 mi south | 13,700 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 Southampton Meadows
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Southampton Meadows, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on January 4, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Southampton Meadows'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.
Southampton Meadows radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Southampton Meadows, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 27 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Southampton Meadows?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Southampton Meadows the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Southampton Meadows 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 Southampton Meadows, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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