Glasgow, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glasgow, Rockbridge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glasgow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Rockbridge forecast zone and Rockbridge County — the most common reported hazard around Glasgow, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (65 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Aug 2025 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Jan 2026 | Mar 5, 2013 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $2.8 million damage |
| High winds | 37 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 18 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $650,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2020 | Jul 16, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $2,000 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 Rockbridge forecast zone and Rockbridge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glasgow get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Glasgow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glasgow 1 Se weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 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 Glasgow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 61 miles southwest. 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 Glasgow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 61 mi southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 132 mi west-northwest | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 142 mi northeast | 16,600 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 Glasgow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glasgow, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 2018, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 23, 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 Glasgow'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.
Glasgow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glasgow, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 61 miles southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glasgow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glasgow the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glasgow 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 Glasgow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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