Macon, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Macon, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Macon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Macon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | May 2026 | May 11, 1996 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Sep 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $270,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 1996 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Macon get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Macon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arcola weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 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 Macon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 58 miles south-southwest. 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 Macon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 58 mi south-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 128 mi west-northwest | 14,100 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 Macon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Macon, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 107 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 February 24, 2016.
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 Macon'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.
Macon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Macon, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 58 miles south-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Macon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Macon the lowest scan from KRAX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Macon 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 Macon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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