Warsaw, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Warsaw, Richmond County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Warsaw?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Richmond forecast zone and Richmond County — the most common reported hazard around Warsaw, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2013 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · $854,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 8 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2006 · $1.7 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 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 Richmond forecast zone and Richmond County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Warsaw get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Warsaw, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warsaw 2 Nw weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 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 Warsaw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 69 miles south-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 Warsaw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 69 mi south-southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 80 mi north-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 93 mi northeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Warsaw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Warsaw, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 1, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 30, 1960.
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 Warsaw'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.
Warsaw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Warsaw, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 69 miles south-southwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Warsaw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Warsaw the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Warsaw 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 Warsaw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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