Hilltown, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hilltown, Grayson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hilltown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 90 days in the Grayson forecast zone and Grayson County — the most common reported hazard around Hilltown, mostly in February and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 90 | Dec 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $76 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2, 2011 · $55,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $61 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 1996 · $3,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2011 | May 10, 2005 · $1,000 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 Grayson forecast zone and Grayson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hilltown get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Hilltown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galax Radio Wbrf weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 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 Hilltown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 44 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 Hilltown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 140 mi west-southwest | 16,200 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 Hilltown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hilltown, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF2 on April 8, 2011, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 5, 2022, which touched down about 8 miles south of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 4, 1985.
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 Hilltown'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.
Hilltown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hilltown, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 44 miles east-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hilltown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hilltown the lowest scan from KFCX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hilltown 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 Hilltown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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