Glen Lyn, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glen Lyn, Giles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glen Lyn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Giles forecast zone and Giles County — the most common reported hazard around Glen Lyn, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Jan 16, 2022 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $8.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Feb 2025 | Mar 13, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Nov 20, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2022 | Jun 10, 2014 · $20,000 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 Giles forecast zone and Giles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glen Lyn get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Glen Lyn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pearisburg 4 Sse weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 4.6 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 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 Glen Lyn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 40 miles southeast. 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 Glen Lyn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 40 mi southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 80 mi northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 135 mi west | 15,400 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 Glen Lyn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glen Lyn, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and October. The strongest was an EF2 on April 8, 2011, which touched down about 23 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2019, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 8, 2019.
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 Glen Lyn'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.
Glen Lyn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glen Lyn, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 40 miles southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glen Lyn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glen Lyn the lowest scan from KFCX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glen Lyn 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 Glen Lyn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Narrows, VA radar 4 mi
- Pearisburg, VA radar 8 mi
- Pembroke, VA radar 13 mi
- Dublin, VA radar 21 mi
- Pulaski, VA radar 23 mi
- Radford, VA radar 24 mi
- Bluefield, VA radar 25 mi
- Blacksburg, VA radar 26 mi
- Christiansburg, VA radar 30 mi
- Wytheville, VA radar 32 mi