West Point, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Point, King William County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Eastern King William forecast zone and King William County — the most common reported hazard around West Point, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (14 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2021 · $45,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Aug 30, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Eastern King William forecast zone and King William County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Point get?
A normal year brings about 9.6 inches of snow to West Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Pt 2 Nw weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 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 West Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 41 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 West Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 41 mi south-southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 115 mi northeast | 11,900 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 West Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Point, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 9, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 96 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 12, 2010.
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 West Point'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.
West Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Point, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 41 miles south-southwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Point?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Point the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Point 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 West Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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