Roxboro, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roxboro, Person County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roxboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Person forecast zone and Person County — the most common reported hazard around Roxboro, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jul 2025 | Jun 2, 2006 · $65,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Oct 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $534,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | Jul 19, 2005 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2013 | Apr 8, 2000 · $110,000 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 Person forecast zone and Person County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roxboro get?
A normal year brings about 3.4 inches of snow to Roxboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roxboro 7 Ese weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 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 Roxboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 57 miles south-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 Roxboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 57 mi south-southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 84 mi west-northwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 116 mi east-northeast | 12,200 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 Roxboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roxboro, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and March. The strongest was an F3 on November 23, 1992, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Roxboro'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.
Roxboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roxboro, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 57 miles south-southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roxboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roxboro the lowest scan from KRAX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Roxboro 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 Roxboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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