Archdale, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Archdale, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Archdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Archdale, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 188 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Jan 9, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2020 | Jun 14, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Sep 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $31 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $3.1 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Mar 7, 2004 · $80,000 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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Archdale get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Archdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the High Pt weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Archdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 79 miles north-northwest. 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 Archdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 84 mi east | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 146 mi west-southwest | 17,300 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 Archdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Archdale, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on October 7, 1965, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 18, 2021, which touched down about 2 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 244 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 3, 2003.
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 Archdale'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.
Archdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Archdale, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 79 miles north-northwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Archdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Archdale the lowest scan from KFCX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Archdale 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 Archdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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