Kernersville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kernersville, Forsyth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kernersville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Forsyth forecast zone and Forsyth County — the most common reported hazard around Kernersville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Jun 2026 | Mar 5, 1997 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 10, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jan 2024 | Oct 11, 2018 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Oct 29, 2020 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2021 | Jun 11, 2007 · $175,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2003 | Mar 20, 2003 · $150,000 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 Forsyth forecast zone and Forsyth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kernersville get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Kernersville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Piedmont Triad Intl Ap weather station 7.8 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 Kernersville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 64 miles north. 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 Kernersville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 64 mi north | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 94 mi east-southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 147 mi southwest | 17,600 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 Kernersville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kernersville, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2022, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 288 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 23, 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 Kernersville'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.
Kernersville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kernersville, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 64 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kernersville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kernersville the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kernersville 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 Kernersville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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