Fairlawn, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairlawn, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairlawn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Fairlawn, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $450,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2019 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $640,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | May 2026 | Apr 13, 2020 · $312,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $7.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2015 | Apr 7, 2007 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | May 2014 | Jul 4, 2002 · $64,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairlawn get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Fairlawn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Christiansburg weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 3.7 | 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 Fairlawn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 17 miles east-southeast. 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 Fairlawn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 17 mi east-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 103 mi northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 153 mi southeast | 18,800 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 Fairlawn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairlawn, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an EF2 on April 8, 2011, which touched down about 15 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 31, 2021, which touched down about 3 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 27, 2011.
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 Fairlawn'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.
Fairlawn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairlawn, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 17 miles east-southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairlawn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairlawn the lowest scan from KFCX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Radford, VA radar 2 mi
- Christiansburg, VA radar 8 mi
- Dublin, VA radar 8 mi
- Blacksburg, VA radar 9 mi
- Pembroke, VA radar 13 mi
- Pulaski, VA radar 14 mi
- Pearisburg, VA radar 16 mi
- Narrows, VA radar 19 mi
- Hillsville, VA radar 29 mi
- Salem, VA radar 29 mi