Biscoe, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Biscoe, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Biscoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Biscoe, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2013 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Sep 2021 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $21 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 1998 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2010 | Jul 9, 2010 · $5,000 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 Biscoe get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Biscoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson Springs 5 Wnw weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Biscoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 76 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 Biscoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 76 mi east-northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 118 mi north-northwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 122 mi southeast | 13,000 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 Biscoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Biscoe, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 7, 1965, which touched down about 20 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on March 31, 2022, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 1998.
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 Biscoe'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.
Biscoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Biscoe, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 76 miles east-northeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Biscoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Biscoe the lowest scan from KRAX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Biscoe 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 Biscoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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