Fairfield Harbour, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairfield Harbour, Craven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairfield Harbour?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Southern Craven forecast zone and Craven County — the most common reported hazard around Fairfield Harbour, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (21 days) and excessive heat (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 |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2015 | Jun 12, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2012 | Jun 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2022 | — |
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 Southern Craven forecast zone and Craven County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairfield Harbour get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Fairfield Harbour, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bayboro 3 Sw weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 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 Fairfield Harbour?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 21 miles south-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 Fairfield Harbour | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 21 mi south-southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 96 mi west-northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 112 mi southwest | 11,500 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 Fairfield Harbour
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairfield Harbour, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 17, 1965, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 10, 2024, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Fairfield Harbour'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.
Fairfield Harbour radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairfield Harbour, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 21 miles south-southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Fairfield Harbour?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Fairfield Harbour the lowest scan from KMHX is about 1,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Fairfield Harbour 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 Fairfield Harbour, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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