Como, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Como, Hertford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Como?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Hertford forecast zone and Hertford County — the most common reported hazard around Como, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Mar 2026 | Jul 3, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 15, 1999 · $20 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Jul 2021 | Aug 27, 2011 · $15 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Nov 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2009 | Sep 16, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 1996 | — |
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 Hertford forecast zone and Hertford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Como get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Como, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murfreesboro weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 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 Como?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 34 miles north. 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 Como | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 34 mi north | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 101 mi southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 119 mi south | 12,600 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 Como
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Como, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 24 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on January 4, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Como'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.
Como radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Como, NC?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 34 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Como?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Como the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Como 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 Como, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Ahoskie, NC radar 15 mi
- Weldon, NC radar 34 mi
- Scotland Neck, NC radar 35 mi
- Windsor, NC radar 35 mi
- Roanoke Rapids, NC radar 36 mi
- Hertford, NC radar 37 mi
- Edenton, NC radar 38 mi
- Enfield, NC radar 43 mi
- Elizabeth City, NC radar 45 mi