Walnut Cove, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walnut Cove, Stokes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walnut Cove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 167 days in the Stokes forecast zone and Stokes County — the most common reported hazard around Walnut Cove, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 167 | Jun 2026 | Mar 5, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2010 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | Oct 11, 2018 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2023 | Jul 29, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Stokes forecast zone and Stokes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walnut Cove get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to Walnut Cove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Danbury weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 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 Walnut Cove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 51 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 Walnut Cove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 51 mi north | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 102 mi east-southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 152 mi southwest | 18,600 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 Walnut Cove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walnut Cove, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on March 20, 1998, which passed about 12 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 285 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Walnut Cove'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.
Walnut Cove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walnut Cove, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 51 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walnut Cove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walnut Cove the lowest scan from KFCX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walnut Cove 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 Walnut Cove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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