Goshen, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goshen, Rockbridge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goshen?
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 Goshen, 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 Goshen get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Goshen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Goshen weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 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 Goshen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 79 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 Goshen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 79 mi south-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 122 mi west | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,200 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 Goshen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goshen, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 4, 1990, which passed about 12 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Goshen'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.
Goshen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goshen, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 79 miles south-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goshen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goshen the lowest scan from KFCX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Goshen 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 Goshen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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