Edenton, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edenton, Chowan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Chowan forecast zone and Chowan County — the most common reported hazard around Edenton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | May 11, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 17 | Sep 2023 | Sep 18, 2003 · 1 death · $7.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | Jul 28, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2021 | Oct 8, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Aug 2020 | — |
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 Chowan forecast zone and Chowan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Edenton get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Edenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Edenton weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 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 Edenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 68 miles north-northwest. 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 Edenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 68 mi north-northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 90 mi south | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 109 mi west-southwest | 11,000 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 Edenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edenton, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 17, 2025, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 86 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Edenton'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.
Edenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edenton, NC?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 68 miles north-northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edenton the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Edenton 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 Edenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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