Bethania, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bethania, Forsyth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bethania?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Forsyth forecast zone and Forsyth County — the most common reported hazard around Bethania, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Jun 2026 | Mar 5, 1997 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 10, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jan 2024 | Oct 11, 2018 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Oct 29, 2020 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2021 | Jun 11, 2007 · $175,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2003 | Mar 20, 2003 · $150,000 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 Forsyth forecast zone and Forsyth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bethania get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Bethania, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the King weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 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 Bethania?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 58 miles north. 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 Bethania | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 58 mi north | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 109 mi east-southeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 139 mi southwest | 16,000 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 Bethania
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bethania, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2022, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 252 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-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 Bethania'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.
Bethania radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bethania, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 58 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bethania?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bethania the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bethania 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 Bethania, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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