Ashley Heights, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashley Heights, Hoke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashley Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Hoke forecast zone and Hoke County — the most common reported hazard around Ashley Heights, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (25 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2010 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Oct 8, 2016 · $3.1 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 10 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 1998 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2016 | Oct 8, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2016 | Feb 28, 2011 · $50,000 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 Hoke forecast zone and Hoke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ashley Heights get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Ashley Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Raeford weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 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 Ashley Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 64 miles 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 Ashley Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 64 mi northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 93 mi southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 127 mi southwest | 13,900 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 Ashley Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashley Heights, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2020, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 23, 1975.
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 Ashley Heights'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.
Ashley Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashley Heights, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 64 miles northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashley Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashley Heights the lowest scan from KRAX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ashley Heights 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 Ashley Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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