Bladenboro, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bladenboro, Bladen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bladenboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Bladen forecast zone and Bladen County — the most common reported hazard around Bladenboro, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (17 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Mar 2026 | Jul 31, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | Oct 8, 2016 · 2 deaths · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jul 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Jan 2024 | Sep 5, 1996 · 1 death · $40 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2023 | Sep 8, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2015 | Jan 26, 2004 · $2.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2022 | Oct 8, 2016 · 2 deaths |
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 Bladen forecast zone and Bladen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bladenboro get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Bladenboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whiteville 7 Nw weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 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 Bladenboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 43 miles south-southeast. 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 Bladenboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 43 mi south-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 80 mi north-northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 110 mi east | 11,200 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 Bladenboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bladenboro, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 25 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 27, 2024, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 20, 2024.
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 Bladenboro'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.
Bladenboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bladenboro, NC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 43 miles south-southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bladenboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bladenboro the lowest scan from KLTX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bladenboro 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 Bladenboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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