White Plains, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Plains, Surry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Plains?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 220 days in the Surry forecast zone and Surry County — the most common reported hazard around White Plains, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 220 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Jun 2026 | Jan 14, 2005 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2010 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jan 2024 | Feb 6, 2020 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jul 2021 | Jul 28, 1997 · $425,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Feb 1, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | Jan 9, 2017 · 1 death |
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 Surry forecast zone and Surry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Plains get?
A normal year brings about 8.2 inches of snow to White Plains, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Airy 2 W weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 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 White Plains?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 45 miles north-northeast. 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 White Plains | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 45 mi north-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 139 mi southwest | 16,100 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 White Plains
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Plains, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2009, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 5, 1985.
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 White Plains'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.
White Plains radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Plains, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 45 miles north-northeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Plains?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Plains the lowest scan from KFCX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White Plains 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 White Plains, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Dobson, NC radar 5 mi
- Pilot Mountain, NC radar 11 mi
- Boonville, NC radar 15 mi
- Elkin, NC radar 17 mi
- Jonesville, NC radar 18 mi
- King, NC radar 20 mi
- Yadkinville, NC radar 22 mi
- Tobaccoville, NC radar 22 mi
- Rural Hall, NC radar 25 mi