Glen Wilton, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glen Wilton, Botetourt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glen Wilton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Botetourt forecast zone and Botetourt County — the most common reported hazard around Glen Wilton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · 1 death |
| High winds | 40 | Feb 2025 | Mar 1, 2018 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Jul 3, 2013 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2013 | Dec 15, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | Apr 9, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2023 | Aug 5, 2003 · $250,000 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 Botetourt forecast zone and Botetourt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glen Wilton get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Glen Wilton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Covington Fltr Plt weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 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 Wilton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 56 miles south-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 Glen Wilton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 56 mi south-southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 110 mi west-northwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 152 mi northeast | 18,600 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 Glen Wilton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glen Wilton. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF1 on April 15, 2018, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 1, 2020, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 28, 1959.
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 Wilton'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 Wilton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glen Wilton, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 56 miles south-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glen Wilton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glen Wilton the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glen Wilton 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 Wilton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Covington, VA radar 9 mi
- Buchanan, VA radar 18 mi
- Lexington, VA radar 21 mi
- Glasgow, VA radar 22 mi
- Buena Vista, VA radar 25 mi
- Bedford, VA radar 33 mi
- Vinton, VA radar 33 mi
- Roanoke, VA radar 34 mi
- Salem, VA radar 35 mi