Bowdens, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bowdens, Duplin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bowdens?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Duplin forecast zone and Duplin County — the most common reported hazard around Bowdens, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Mar 2026 | May 28, 2001 · $465,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2024 | Jul 5, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 21 | Sep 2022 | Sep 14, 1999 · 3 deaths · $68 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Sep 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Jun 2006 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2015 | — |
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 Duplin forecast zone and Duplin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bowdens get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Bowdens, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warsaw 5 E weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 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 Bowdens?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 47 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 Bowdens | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 73 mi east-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 76 mi south-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Bowdens
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bowdens, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 22, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 1, 2008.
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 Bowdens'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.
Bowdens radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bowdens, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 47 miles north-northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bowdens?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bowdens the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bowdens 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 Bowdens, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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