Grantsboro, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grantsboro, Pamlico County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grantsboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 36 days in the Pamlico forecast zone and Pamlico County — the most common reported hazard around Grantsboro, mostly in June and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Feb 2026 | Feb 3, 1996 · $15,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 22 | Aug 2020 | Sep 17, 2003 · $55 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | Sep 30, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 5 | Sep 2023 | Aug 26, 2011 · $50 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Oct 2015 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 1998 | — |
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 Pamlico forecast zone and Pamlico County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grantsboro get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Grantsboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bayboro 3 Sw weather station 1.9 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 Grantsboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 26 miles south. 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 Grantsboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 26 mi south | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 120 mi southwest | 12,800 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 Grantsboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grantsboro, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. 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 12 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 153 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 Grantsboro'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.
Grantsboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grantsboro, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 26 miles south. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grantsboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grantsboro the lowest scan from KMHX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grantsboro 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 Grantsboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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