Forest Oaks, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Forest Oaks, Guilford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Forest Oaks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 198 days in the Guilford forecast zone and Guilford County — the most common reported hazard around Forest Oaks, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (96 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 198 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 96 | Jul 2025 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2010 | Jun 12, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Sep 2022 | Oct 29, 2020 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $8.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Apr 16, 2007 · $5,000 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 Guilford forecast zone and Guilford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Forest Oaks get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to Forest Oaks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Randleman weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 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 Forest Oaks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 72 miles east-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 Forest Oaks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 72 mi east-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 78 mi north-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 156 mi south-southeast | 19,400 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 Forest Oaks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Forest Oaks, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 7, 1965, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 251 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 29, 1987.
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 Forest Oaks'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.
Forest Oaks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Forest Oaks, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 72 miles east-southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Forest Oaks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Forest Oaks the lowest scan from KRAX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Forest Oaks 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 Forest Oaks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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