Ellerbe, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ellerbe, Richmond County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ellerbe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Richmond forecast zone and Richmond County — the most common reported hazard around Ellerbe, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Apr 13, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Oct 8, 2016 · $45,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 1998 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $52 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 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 Richmond forecast zone and Richmond County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ellerbe get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Ellerbe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson Springs 5 Wnw weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 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 Ellerbe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 82 miles east-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 Ellerbe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 82 mi east-northeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 106 mi southeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 110 mi southwest | 11,100 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 Ellerbe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ellerbe, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 21 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 31, 2022, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 1998.
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 Ellerbe'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.
Ellerbe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ellerbe, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 82 miles east-northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ellerbe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ellerbe the lowest scan from KRAX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ellerbe 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 Ellerbe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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