Liberty, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Liberty, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Liberty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Liberty, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 188 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Jan 9, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2020 | Jun 14, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Sep 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $31 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $3.1 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Mar 7, 2004 · $80,000 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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Liberty get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Liberty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Siler City 2 N weather station 8.8 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 Liberty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 62 miles east-southeast. 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 Liberty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 62 mi east-southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 90 mi north-northwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 144 mi south-southeast | 17,000 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 Liberty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Liberty, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on October 7, 1965, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 215 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 29, 1987.
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 Liberty'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.
Liberty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Liberty, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 62 miles east-southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Liberty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Liberty the lowest scan from KRAX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Liberty 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 Liberty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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