Hope Mills, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hope Mills, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hope Mills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 137 days in the Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Hope Mills, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 137 | Jun 2026 | Mar 8, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Jun 2025 | May 26, 2003 · $2.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Aug 2015 | Jun 12, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 13 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · 2 deaths · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2025 | Aug 10, 2007 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 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 Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hope Mills get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Hope Mills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fayetteville (Pwc) weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Hope Mills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 55 miles north-northeast. 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 Hope Mills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 55 mi north-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 74 mi south-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 119 mi east | 12,500 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 Hope Mills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hope Mills, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 4 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 14, 2024, which passed about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 215 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 20, 2024.
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 Hope Mills'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.
Hope Mills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hope Mills, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 55 miles north-northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hope Mills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hope Mills the lowest scan from KRAX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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