Efland, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Efland, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Efland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Efland, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2020 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2022 | Jun 11, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Sep 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $2.7 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | 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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Efland get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Efland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Graham 2 Ene weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 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 Efland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 48 miles southeast. 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 Efland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 48 mi southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 89 mi northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,400 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 Efland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Efland, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on November 23, 1992, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 2, 1983.
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 Efland'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.
Efland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Efland, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 48 miles southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Efland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Efland the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Efland 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 Efland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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