Cove City, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cove City, Craven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cove City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Northern Craven forecast zone and Craven County — the most common reported hazard around Cove City, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (21 days) and flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Mar 8, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2025 | Sep 30, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2015 | Jun 12, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2012 | Jun 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Aug 2020 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Northern Craven forecast zone and Craven County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cove City get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Cove City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Trenton weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Cove City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 38 miles southeast. 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 Cove City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 38 mi southeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 74 mi west-northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 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 Cove City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cove City, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 10, 2024, which passed about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 9, 1988.
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 Cove City'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.
Cove City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cove City, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 38 miles southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cove City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cove City the lowest scan from KMHX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cove City 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 Cove City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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