Fairview, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairview, Mecklenburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Mecklenburg forecast zone and Mecklenburg County — the most common reported hazard around Fairview, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $90,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2021 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2025 | Jan 9, 2024 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2024 | Aug 27, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 · $10,000 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 Mecklenburg forecast zone and Mecklenburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairview get?
A normal year brings about 5.0 inches of snow to Fairview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chase City weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Fairview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 80 miles south. 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 Fairview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 80 mi south | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 81 mi east | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 101 mi west | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Fairview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairview, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 24, 1969, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2022, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 24, 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 Fairview'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.
Fairview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairview, VA?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 80 miles south. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairview the lowest scan from KRAX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fairview 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 Fairview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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