Hookerton, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hookerton, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hookerton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Hookerton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Mar 2026 | Mar 26, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 1999 · $35 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2017 | Apr 26, 2017 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 1998 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Dec 2002 | — |
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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hookerton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 53 miles west-northwest. 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 Hookerton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 53 mi west-northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 60 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,100 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 Hookerton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hookerton, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which crossed near town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 241 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Hookerton'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.
Hookerton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hookerton, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 53 miles west-northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hookerton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hookerton the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hookerton 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 Hookerton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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