Fountain, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fountain, Pitt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Pitt forecast zone and Pitt County — the most common reported hazard around Fountain, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Mar 2026 | Jul 1, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Aug 2025 | Oct 9, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 1999 · 5 deaths · $296 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2014 | Sep 15, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | Jun 13, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2010 | Jun 14, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2010 | Aug 15, 2002 · $100,000 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 Pitt forecast zone and Pitt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fountain get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Fountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greenville weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 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 Fountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 48 miles west. 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 Fountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 48 mi west | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 75 mi southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,200 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 Fountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fountain, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 13, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 264 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 3, 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 Fountain'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.
Fountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fountain, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 48 miles west. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fountain the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fountain 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 Fountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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