White Stone, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Stone, Lancaster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Stone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County — the most common reported hazard around White Stone, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and coastal flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 24 | Oct 2025 | Oct 2, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2024 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Jul 2021 | Sep 15, 1999 · $560,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2018 | Sep 1, 2006 · $200,000 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 Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Stone get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to White Stone, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 White Stone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 57 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 White Stone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 57 mi southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,000 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 White Stone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Stone, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 9, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 54 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on April 30, 1995.
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 White Stone'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.
White Stone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Stone, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 57 miles southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Stone?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Stone the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White Stone 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 White Stone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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