Plum Creek, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plum Creek, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plum Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Plum Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and flash flooding (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 50 | Jul 2025 | Sep 29, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 44 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $185,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Feb 2025 | Feb 22, 2003 · 1 death · $6,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $12,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2023 | Aug 6, 2011 · $275,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $3,000 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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Plum Creek get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Plum Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Christiansburg weather station 5.5 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 Plum Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 15 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 Plum Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 15 mi east-southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 106 mi northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 151 mi southeast | 18,300 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 Plum Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plum Creek, 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 16 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 31, 2021, which touched down about 2 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 225 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 Plum Creek'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.
Plum Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plum Creek, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 15 miles east-southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plum Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plum Creek the lowest scan from KFCX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Plum Creek 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 Plum Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Radford, VA radar 3 mi
- Christiansburg, VA radar 6 mi
- Blacksburg, VA radar 8 mi
- Dublin, VA radar 10 mi
- Pulaski, VA radar 15 mi
- Pembroke, VA radar 15 mi
- Pearisburg, VA radar 19 mi
- Narrows, VA radar 22 mi
- Salem, VA radar 27 mi
- Hillsville, VA radar 28 mi