King, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for King, Stokes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits King?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 167 days in the Stokes forecast zone and Stokes County — the most common reported hazard around King, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 167 | Jun 2026 | Mar 5, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2010 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | Oct 11, 2018 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2023 | Jul 29, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2005 | Feb 1, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Mar 1996 | Feb 3, 1996 · $35,000 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 Stokes forecast zone and Stokes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does King get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to King, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the King weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 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 King?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 52 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 King | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 52 mi north | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 113 mi east-southeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 142 mi southwest | 16,700 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 King
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of King, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2022, which touched down about 12 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 252 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 5, 1985.
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 King'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.
King radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to King, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 52 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in King?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over King the lowest scan from KFCX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for King 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 King, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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