Warrenton, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Warrenton, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Warrenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Warrenton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | May 2026 | May 11, 1996 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Sep 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $270,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 1996 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Warrenton get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Warrenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arcola weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 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 Warrenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 54 miles south-southwest. 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 Warrenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 54 mi south-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 75 mi east-northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 125 mi west-northwest | 13,600 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 Warrenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Warrenton, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 123 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Warrenton'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.
Warrenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Warrenton, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 54 miles south-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Warrenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Warrenton the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Warrenton 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 Warrenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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