East Bend, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Bend, Yadkin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Bend?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Yadkin forecast zone and Yadkin County — the most common reported hazard around East Bend, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jul 2025 | Jul 13, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 8, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2024 | Oct 11, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jan 2024 | Feb 6, 2020 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2005 | Feb 1, 1996 · $100,000 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 Yadkin forecast zone and Yadkin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Bend get?
A normal year brings about 7.0 inches of snow to East Bend, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yadkinville 6 E weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 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 East Bend?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 57 miles north-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 East Bend | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 57 mi north-northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 133 mi southwest | 15,000 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 East Bend
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Bend, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1989, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 28, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 287 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 4, 1993.
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 East Bend'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.
East Bend radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Bend, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 57 miles north-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Bend?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Bend the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Bend 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 East Bend, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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