Engelhard, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Engelhard, Hyde County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Engelhard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 52 days in the Mainland Hyde forecast zone and Hyde County — the most common reported hazard around Engelhard, mostly in June and July. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Jul 2025 | Mar 8, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 24 | Aug 2020 | Aug 26, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 4 | May 2007 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Oct 2015 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 1998 | Mar 11, 1998 · $350,000 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 Mainland Hyde forecast zone and Hyde County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Engelhard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 70 miles southwest. 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 Engelhard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 70 mi southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 116 mi north-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 140 mi west | 16,200 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 Engelhard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Engelhard, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on May 20, 1952, which touched down about 21 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 8, 2021, which passed about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 20 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 2, 1995.
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 Engelhard'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.
Engelhard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Engelhard, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 70 miles southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Engelhard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Engelhard the lowest scan from KMHX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Engelhard 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 Engelhard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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