Surry, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Surry, Surry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Surry?
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 Surry, 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 Surry get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Surry, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamsburg 2 N weather station 13.4 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 Surry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 14 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 Surry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 14 mi southwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 132 mi north-northwest | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 137 mi southwest | 15,700 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 Surry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Surry, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 7 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 5, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 113 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 Surry'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.
Surry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Surry, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 14 miles southwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Surry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Surry the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Surry 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 Surry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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