Danbury, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Danbury, Stokes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Danbury?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 167 days in the Stokes forecast zone and Stokes County — the most common reported hazard around Danbury, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 167 | Jun 2026 | Mar 5, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2010 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | Oct 11, 2018 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2023 | Jul 29, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2005 | Feb 1, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Mar 1996 | Feb 3, 1996 · $35,000 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 Stokes forecast zone and Stokes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Danbury get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to Danbury, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danbury weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 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 Danbury?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 43 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 Danbury | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 43 mi north | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 109 mi east-southeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 155 mi southwest | 19,100 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 Danbury
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Danbury, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 13 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 247 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 24, 2012.
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 Danbury'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.
Danbury radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Danbury, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 43 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Danbury?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Danbury the lowest scan from KFCX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Danbury 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 Danbury, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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