Greensboro, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greensboro, Guilford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greensboro?
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 Greensboro, 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 Greensboro get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Greensboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Piedmont Triad Intl Ap weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 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 Greensboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 69 miles north-northwest. 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 Greensboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 69 mi north-northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 80 mi east-southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 159 mi west-southwest | 19,900 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 Greensboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greensboro, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 288 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 3, 1998.
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 Greensboro'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.
Greensboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greensboro, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 69 miles north-northwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greensboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greensboro the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Greensboro 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 Greensboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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