Virgilina, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Virgilina, Halifax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Virgilina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 211 days in the Halifax forecast zone and Halifax County — the most common reported hazard around Virgilina, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (102 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 211 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 102 | May 2026 | Sep 3, 1996 · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2014 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2026 | Sep 6, 1996 · $8.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Apr 2023 | Jun 5, 2007 · $98,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Feb 2025 | Sep 15, 1999 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 1998 | Feb 2, 1996 · $150,000 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 Halifax forecast zone and Halifax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Virgilina get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Virgilina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Boston weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 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 Virgilina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 63 miles south-southeast. 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 Virgilina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 63 mi south-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 89 mi west-northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 102 mi east-northeast | 10,000 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 Virgilina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Virgilina, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 24, 1969, which touched down about 6 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 24, 2016.
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 Virgilina'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.
Virgilina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Virgilina, VA?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 63 miles south-southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Virgilina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Virgilina the lowest scan from KRAX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Virgilina 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 Virgilina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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