Lynchburg, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lynchburg, City of Lynchburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lynchburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Campbell forecast zone and City of Lynchburg County — the most common reported hazard around Lynchburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and high winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jul 2025 | Jun 29, 2012 · $7.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Sep 2024 | Sep 4, 1996 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2, 2018 · $18 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Mar 2025 | Jun 11, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2013 | Dec 15, 2005 · $12,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $12,000 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 Campbell forecast zone and City of Lynchburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lynchburg get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Lynchburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lynchburg #2 weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 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 Lynchburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 65 miles west-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 Lynchburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 65 mi west-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 124 mi east-southeast | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 126 mi south-southeast | 13,800 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 Lynchburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lynchburg, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2016, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 23, 2016.
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 Lynchburg'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.
Lynchburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lynchburg, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 65 miles west-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lynchburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lynchburg the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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