Winfall, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winfall, Perquimans County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winfall?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Perquimans forecast zone and Perquimans County — the most common reported hazard around Winfall, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Mar 2025 | Apr 2, 2005 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2023 | Sep 15, 1999 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2025 | Oct 8, 2016 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2018 | Jun 24, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Nov 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $200,000 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 Perquimans forecast zone and Perquimans County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winfall get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Winfall, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Edenton weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 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 Winfall?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 62 miles north-northwest. 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 Winfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 62 mi north-northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 120 mi west-southwest | 12,700 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 Winfall
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winfall, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 17 miles west-northwest of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 17, 2025, which passed about 8 miles east of town.
Hail: 86 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Winfall'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.
Winfall radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winfall, NC?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 62 miles north-northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winfall?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winfall the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winfall 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 Winfall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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