Prices Fork, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prices Fork, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prices Fork?
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 Prices Fork, 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 Prices Fork get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Prices Fork, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blacksburg Nwso weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.7 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 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 Prices Fork?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 17 miles 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 Prices Fork | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 17 mi southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 102 mi northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 154 mi southeast | 18,900 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 Prices Fork
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prices Fork, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an EF2 on April 8, 2011, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Prices Fork'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.
Prices Fork radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prices Fork, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 17 miles southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prices Fork?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prices Fork the lowest scan from KFCX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Prices Fork 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 Prices Fork, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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