Glade Spring, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glade Spring, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glade Spring?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Glade Spring, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Dec 2025 | Aug 7, 1996 · 1 death · $8,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $120 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2025 | Feb 14, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $760,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glade Spring get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Glade Spring, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saltville 1N weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 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 Glade Spring?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 84 miles east-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 Glade Spring | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 84 mi east-northeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 101 mi west-northwest | 9,800 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 Glade Spring
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glade Spring, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which crossed near town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 12, 2017, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 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 Glade Spring'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.
Glade Spring radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glade Spring, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 84 miles east-northeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glade Spring?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glade Spring the lowest scan from KFCX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Glade Spring 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 Glade Spring, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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