Eden, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eden, Rockingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 216 days in the Rockingham forecast zone and Rockingham County — the most common reported hazard around Eden, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 216 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2006 · $900,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Sep 2024 | Oct 11, 2018 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Sep 2024 | Sep 3, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Feb 2025 | Sep 5, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | May 2026 | Jul 4, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2005 | Feb 1, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Oct 2020 | Oct 29, 2020 · $100,000 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 Rockingham forecast zone and Rockingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eden get?
A normal year brings about 4.5 inches of snow to Eden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eden weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 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 Eden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 47 miles northwest. 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 Eden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 47 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 91 mi southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 155 mi east-northeast | 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 Eden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eden, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on September 27, 2024, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1955.
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 Eden'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.
Eden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eden, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 47 miles northwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eden the lowest scan from KFCX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eden 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 Eden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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