Westlake Corner, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westlake Corner, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westlake Corner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 207 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Westlake Corner, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 207 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2014 · $113,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | Feb 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $120,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Aug 2024 | May 21, 2020 · $2.1 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jun 25, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2013 | Dec 15, 2005 · $8,000 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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westlake Corner get?
A normal year brings about 5.9 inches of snow to Westlake Corner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Huddleston 4 Sw weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 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 Westlake Corner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 32 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 Westlake Corner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 32 mi west-southwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 121 mi southeast | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 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 Westlake Corner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westlake Corner, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 19, 2019, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on September 27, 2024, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 314 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1993.
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 Westlake Corner'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.
Westlake Corner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westlake Corner, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 32 miles west-southwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westlake Corner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westlake Corner the lowest scan from KFCX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westlake Corner 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 Westlake Corner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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