New River, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New River, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around New River, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $450,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2019 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $640,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | May 2026 | Apr 13, 2020 · $312,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $7.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2015 | Apr 7, 2007 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | May 2014 | Jul 4, 2002 · $64,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New River get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to New River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Christiansburg weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 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 New River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 20 miles east-southeast. 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 New River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 20 mi east-southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 102 mi northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 152 mi west-northwest | 18,600 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 New River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of New River, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an EF2 on April 8, 2011, which touched down about 12 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 31, 2021, which touched down about 5 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 27, 2011.
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 New River'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.
New River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New River, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 20 miles east-southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New River the lowest scan from KFCX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New River 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 New River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Radford, VA radar 3 mi
- Dublin, VA radar 6 mi
- Christiansburg, VA radar 11 mi
- Pulaski, VA radar 11 mi
- Blacksburg, VA radar 11 mi
- Pembroke, VA radar 13 mi
- Pearisburg, VA radar 15 mi
- Narrows, VA radar 18 mi
- Hillsville, VA radar 27 mi
- Wytheville, VA radar 30 mi