Floyd, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Floyd, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Floyd?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County — the most common reported hazard around Floyd, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 59 | Dec 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $187,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 20 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2023 | Sep 29, 2015 · $3.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2020 | Jun 25, 2006 · $155,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2001 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Floyd get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to Floyd, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Woolwine 1 Se weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 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 Floyd?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 8 miles north-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 Floyd | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 8 mi north-northeast | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 124 mi northwest | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 133 mi southeast | 15,000 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 Floyd
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Floyd, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF3 on April 19, 2019, which passed about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on March 23, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 269 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 March 24, 2012.
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 Floyd'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.
Floyd radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Floyd, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 8 miles north-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Floyd?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Floyd the lowest scan from KFCX is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Floyd 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 Floyd, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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