Blairs, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blairs, Pittsylvania County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blairs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 248 days in the Pittsylvania forecast zone and Pittsylvania County — the most common reported hazard around Blairs, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 248 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2019 · $499,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Sep 2024 | Sep 6, 1996 · 1 death · $4.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 37 | Jan 2024 | Sep 3, 1996 · $4.2 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2025 | Sep 5, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Apr 2024 | Jul 16, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2005 | Feb 2, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $968,000 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 Pittsylvania forecast zone and Pittsylvania County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blairs get?
A normal year brings about 5.8 inches of snow to Blairs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chatham weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 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 Blairs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 54 miles west-northwest. 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 Blairs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 54 mi west-northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 87 mi southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 133 mi east | 14,900 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 Blairs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blairs, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF2 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on September 27, 2024, which passed about 5 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 23, 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 Blairs'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.
Blairs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blairs, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 54 miles west-northwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blairs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blairs the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blairs 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 Blairs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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