Bolivia, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bolivia, Brunswick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bolivia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Inland Brunswick forecast zone and Brunswick County — the most common reported hazard around Bolivia, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and lightning casualties & damage (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | May 2025 | Oct 8, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 26 | Jul 2025 | Jul 17, 2004 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Sep 2022 | Sep 14, 2018 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2015 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Apr 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 · $2.3 million 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 Inland Brunswick forecast zone and Brunswick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bolivia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 17 miles west-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 Bolivia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 17 mi west-southwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 87 mi northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 112 mi north | 11,400 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 Bolivia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bolivia, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an F3 on November 16, 2006, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 16, 1971.
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 Bolivia'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.
Bolivia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bolivia, NC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 17 miles west-southwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bolivia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bolivia the lowest scan from KLTX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bolivia 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 Bolivia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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