Candor, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Candor, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Candor?
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 Candor, 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 Candor get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Candor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson Springs 5 Wnw weather station 8.4 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 Candor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 74 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 Candor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 74 mi east-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 117 mi southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 122 mi southwest | 13,100 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 Candor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Candor, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 24 miles east of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 19, 2019, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 132 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 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 Candor'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.
Candor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Candor, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 74 miles east-northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Candor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Candor the lowest scan from KRAX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Candor 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 Candor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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