Farmington, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farmington, Davie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farmington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Davie forecast zone and Davie County — the most common reported hazard around Farmington, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and ice storms & sleet (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Sep 2025 | Mar 7, 2004 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Dec 2005 | Dec 4, 2002 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2008 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Nov 2020 | Mar 20, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Oct 2018 | May 18, 2018 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2, 1996 · $60,000 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 Davie forecast zone and Davie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farmington get?
A normal year brings about 7.0 inches of snow to Farmington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yadkinville 6 E weather station 8.5 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 Farmington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 72 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 Farmington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 117 mi east | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 123 mi southwest | 13,200 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 Farmington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farmington, 15 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-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 28, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 263 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Farmington'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.
Farmington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farmington, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 72 miles north-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farmington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farmington the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farmington 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 Farmington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Lewisville, NC radar 9 mi
- Yadkinville, NC radar 11 mi
- Winston-Salem, NC radar 17 mi
- Midway, NC radar 18 mi
- Tobaccoville, NC radar 18 mi
- Boonville, NC radar 18 mi
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