Buies Creek, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buies Creek, Harnett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buies Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Harnett forecast zone and Harnett County — the most common reported hazard around Buies Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2024 | Sep 29, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2018 | Oct 9, 2016 · 1 death · $9.1 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2018 | Apr 9, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2010 | Sep 6, 2008 · $100,000 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 Harnett forecast zone and Harnett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buies Creek get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Buies Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dunn 4 Nw weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 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 Buies Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 23 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 Buies Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 23 mi northeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 100 mi south | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 114 mi east-southeast | 11,800 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 Buies Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buies Creek, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 326 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 13, 2019.
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 Buies Creek'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.
Buies Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buies Creek, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 23 miles northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buies Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buies Creek the lowest scan from KRAX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buies Creek 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 Buies Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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