Milton, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milton, Caswell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Caswell forecast zone and Caswell County — the most common reported hazard around Milton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2013 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 3, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2024 | Sep 6, 1996 · $950,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2025 | Sep 5, 1996 · $1.3 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2014 | Jul 13, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | 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 Caswell forecast zone and Caswell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milton get?
A normal year brings about 7.6 inches of snow to Milton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danville Rgnl Ap weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 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 Milton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 68 miles west-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 Milton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 68 mi west-northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 72 mi southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 126 mi east-northeast | 13,700 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 Milton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milton, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 24, 1969, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on September 28, 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 Milton'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.
Milton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milton, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 68 miles west-northwest. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milton the lowest scan from KFCX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milton 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 Milton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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