Denton, NC Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Denton, Davidson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Denton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Davidson forecast zone and Davidson County — the most common reported hazard around Denton, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	157	Jun 2026	Apr 13, 2020 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
Flash flooding	49	Jun 2026	Jul 13, 2010 · 1 death · $1,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	40	Jan 2026	Jan 12, 2019 · $25,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	10	Jul 2018	Jun 25, 2007 · $250,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	7	Sep 2022	Oct 29, 2020 · $1.5 million damage
Flooding	7	May 2020	Sep 17, 2018 · $6.5 million damage
Ice storms & sleet	5	Mar 2014	Mar 6, 2014 · $6.2 million damage
High winds	3	Feb 2010	Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 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 Davidson forecast zone and Davidson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Denton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 91 miles east. 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 Denton	View
KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC	91 mi east	8,300 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFCX Blacksburg, VA	96 mi north	9,100 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGSP Greer, SC	130 mi west-southwest	14,400 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 Denton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Denton, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an F3 on October 7, 1965, which touched down about 16 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 18, 2021, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Denton'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.

Denton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Denton, NC?

KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 91 miles east. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Denton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Denton the lowest scan from KRAX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Denton 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 Denton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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