Yorktown, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yorktown, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yorktown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 65 days in the York forecast zone and York County — the most common reported hazard around Yorktown, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and coastal flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 10 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Feb 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Nov 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2013 | Jul 15, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Jul 2021 | Aug 4, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 · $25,000 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 York forecast zone and York County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yorktown get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Yorktown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamsburg 2 N weather station 11.2 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 Yorktown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 32 miles west-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 Yorktown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 32 mi west-southwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 125 mi north-northeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 131 mi north-northwest | 14,700 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 Yorktown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yorktown, 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 5 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on November 9, 2025, which touched down about 22 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 3.00-inch hail on June 13, 1998.
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 Yorktown'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.
Yorktown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yorktown, VA?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 32 miles west-southwest. KDOX (Dover AFB, DE) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yorktown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yorktown the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Yorktown 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 Yorktown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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