Randleman, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Randleman, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Randleman?
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 Randleman, 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 Randleman get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to Randleman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Randleman weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 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 Randleman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 75 miles east. 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 Randleman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 75 mi east | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 148 mi south-southeast | 17,900 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 Randleman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Randleman, 12 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 12 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Randleman'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.
Randleman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Randleman, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 75 miles east. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Randleman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Randleman the lowest scan from KRAX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Randleman 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 Randleman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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