Hot Springs, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hot Springs, Bath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hot Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 64 days in the Bath forecast zone and Bath County — the most common reported hazard around Hot Springs, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and high winds (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jul 2025 | Jun 29, 2012 · $320,000 damage |
| High winds | 47 | Dec 2025 | Apr 1, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Feb 2021 | Jan 18, 1996 · $6.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 16 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 1996 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2021 | Jun 25, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
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 Bath forecast zone and Bath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hot Springs get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Hot Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hot Springs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 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 Hot Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 72 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 Hot Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 72 mi south-southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 105 mi west-northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,900 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 Hot Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hot Springs. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F1 on April 28, 1959, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 28, 2005.
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 Hot Springs'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.
Hot Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hot Springs, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 72 miles south-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hot Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hot Springs the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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