Lexington, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lexington, City of Lexington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lexington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the Rockbridge forecast zone and City of Lexington County — the most common reported hazard around Lexington, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (37 days) and ice storms & sleet (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Jan 2026 | Mar 5, 2013 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 18 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Jul 2023 | Jun 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Nov 2005 | Sep 18, 2003 · $650,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Sep 2021 | Jan 25, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $2,000 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 Rockbridge forecast zone and City of Lexington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lexington get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Lexington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lexington weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 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 Lexington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 69 miles 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 Lexington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 69 mi southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 129 mi west-northwest | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 134 mi northeast | 15,200 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 Lexington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lexington, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 2018, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 27, 2022, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 16, 1998.
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 Lexington'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.
Lexington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lexington, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 69 miles southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lexington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lexington the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lexington 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 Lexington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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