Dover, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dover, Craven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dover?
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 Dover, 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.
Which radars cover Dover?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 44 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 Dover | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 44 mi southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 67 mi west-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 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 Dover
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dover, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Dover'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.
Dover radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dover, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 44 miles southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dover?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dover the lowest scan from KMHX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dover 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 Dover, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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