Fancy Gap, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fancy Gap, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fancy Gap?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Fancy Gap, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Apr 12, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 79 | Dec 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $2.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jul 2025 | Jan 8, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 16 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Jan 2024 | Jan 30, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jul 9, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $4,000 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fancy Gap get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Fancy Gap, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galax Radio Wbrf weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 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 Fancy Gap?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 34 miles northeast. 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 Fancy Gap | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 34 mi northeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 126 mi north-northwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 142 mi east-southeast | 16,500 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 Fancy Gap
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fancy Gap, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2009, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 5, 2022, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 264 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 5, 1985.
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 Fancy Gap'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.
Fancy Gap radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fancy Gap, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 34 miles northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fancy Gap?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fancy Gap the lowest scan from KFCX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fancy Gap 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 Fancy Gap, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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