Bunn, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bunn, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bunn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Bunn, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2022 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Aug 2025 | Jun 14, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2022 | Sep 18, 2003 · 1 death · $209,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Jan 7, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 1998 | — |
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 Bunn get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Bunn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisburg weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 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 Bunn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 24 miles south-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 Bunn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 24 mi south-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 99 mi northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 113 mi southeast | 11,500 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 Bunn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bunn, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 28, 2005.
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 Bunn'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.
Bunn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bunn, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 24 miles south-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bunn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bunn the lowest scan from KRAX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bunn 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 Bunn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Spring Hope, NC radar 8 mi
- Zebulon, NC radar 10 mi
- Louisburg, NC radar 10 mi
- Rolesville, NC radar 12 mi
- Wendell, NC radar 13 mi
- Youngsville, NC radar 14 mi
- Wake Forest, NC radar 15 mi
- Franklinton, NC radar 15 mi
- Nashville, NC radar 17 mi
- Knightdale, NC radar 18 mi