Fuquay-Varina, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fuquay-Varina, Wake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fuquay-Varina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 300 days in the Wake forecast zone and Wake County — the most common reported hazard around Fuquay-Varina, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (142 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 300 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 2019 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 142 | Aug 2025 | Nov 12, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 35 | Jul 2023 | Jul 28, 2018 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 13 | Sep 2022 | Sep 5, 1996 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 9 | Dec 2023 | Sep 17, 2018 · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2010 | Apr 1, 1997 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Wake forecast zone and Wake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fuquay-Varina get?
A normal year brings about 4.8 inches of snow to Fuquay-Varina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Apex weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 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 Fuquay-Varina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 17 miles east-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 Fuquay-Varina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 17 mi east-northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 113 mi south | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 121 mi east-southeast | 13,000 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 Fuquay-Varina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fuquay-Varina, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 383 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 28, 2005.
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 Fuquay-Varina'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.
Fuquay-Varina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fuquay-Varina, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 17 miles east-northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fuquay-Varina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fuquay-Varina the lowest scan from KRAX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fuquay-Varina 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 Fuquay-Varina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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