Stovall, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stovall, Granville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stovall?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Granville forecast zone and Granville County — the most common reported hazard around Stovall, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | Oct 11, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2020 | Oct 11, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $277,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2010 | Jul 20, 2006 · $250,000 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 Granville forecast zone and Granville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stovall get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Stovall, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Henderson 2 Nnw weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 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 Stovall?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 54 miles south. 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 Stovall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 54 mi south | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 94 mi east-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 102 mi west-northwest | 10,000 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 Stovall
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stovall, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 24, 1969, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Stovall'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.
Stovall radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stovall, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 54 miles south. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stovall?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stovall the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stovall 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 Stovall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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