Hobgood, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hobgood, Halifax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hobgood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Halifax forecast zone and Halifax County — the most common reported hazard around Hobgood, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jun 7, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Sep 2023 | Sep 15, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Aug 2020 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.6 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Aug 2011 | Aug 27, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 1998 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Oct 2016 | Oct 9, 2016 · $94 million 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 Halifax forecast zone and Halifax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hobgood get?
A normal year brings about 4.8 inches of snow to Hobgood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tarboro 1 S weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 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 Hobgood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 66 miles west-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 Hobgood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 66 mi west-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 70 mi north-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 91 mi south-southeast | 8,400 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 Hobgood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hobgood, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 31, 2019.
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 Hobgood'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.
Hobgood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hobgood, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 66 miles west-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hobgood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hobgood the lowest scan from KRAX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hobgood 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 Hobgood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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