Walkertown, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walkertown, Forsyth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walkertown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 179 days in the Forsyth forecast zone and Forsyth County — the most common reported hazard around Walkertown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 179 | Jun 2026 | Mar 5, 1997 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 10, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jan 2024 | Oct 11, 2018 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Oct 29, 2020 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2021 | Jun 11, 2007 · $175,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2003 | Mar 20, 2003 · $150,000 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 Forsyth forecast zone and Forsyth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walkertown get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Walkertown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Piedmont Triad Intl Ap weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 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 Walkertown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 61 miles north. 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 Walkertown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 61 mi north | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 100 mi east-southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 145 mi southwest | 17,200 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 Walkertown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walkertown, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 18, 2021, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 290 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 March 23, 2005.
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 Walkertown'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.
Walkertown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walkertown, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 61 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walkertown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walkertown the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walkertown 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 Walkertown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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