Goldston, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goldston, Chatham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goldston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 168 days in the Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County — the most common reported hazard around Goldston, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 168 | Jun 2026 | May 20, 2008 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Aug 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $26 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 1998 | — |
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 Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goldston get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Goldston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Siler City 2 N weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 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 Goldston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 47 miles east. 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 Goldston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 47 mi east | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 112 mi north-northwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 122 mi south-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 Goldston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goldston, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 3, 1995.
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 Goldston'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.
Goldston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goldston, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 47 miles east. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goldston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goldston the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Goldston 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 Goldston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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