Troutdale, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Troutdale, Grayson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Troutdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 90 days in the Grayson forecast zone and Grayson County — the most common reported hazard around Troutdale, mostly in February and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 90 | Dec 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $76 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2, 2011 · $55,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $61 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 1996 · $3,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 2011 | May 10, 2005 · $1,000 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 Grayson forecast zone and Grayson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Troutdale get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Troutdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Trout Dale 3 Sse weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 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 Troutdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 68 miles east-northeast. 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 Troutdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 68 mi east-northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 113 mi north | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 115 mi west-southwest | 11,900 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 Troutdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Troutdale, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 5, 2022, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 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 Troutdale'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.
Troutdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Troutdale, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 68 miles east-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Troutdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Troutdale the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Troutdale 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 Troutdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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