Broadway, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Broadway, Lee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Broadway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Lee forecast zone and Lee County — the most common reported hazard around Broadway, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | May 2026 | Jul 22, 1998 · $215,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2025 | Oct 8, 2016 · $535,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 1998 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Mar 7, 2004 · $56,000 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 Lee forecast zone and Lee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Broadway get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Broadway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sanford 8 Ne weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 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 Broadway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 35 miles east-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 Broadway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 35 mi east-northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 128 mi north-northwest | 14,000 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 Broadway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Broadway, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 1, 2017.
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 Broadway'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.
Broadway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Broadway, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 35 miles east-northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Broadway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Broadway the lowest scan from KRAX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Broadway 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 Broadway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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