James City, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for James City, Craven County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits James City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Southern Craven forecast zone and Craven County — the most common reported hazard around James City, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (21 days) and excessive heat (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Mar 8, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2025 | Sep 30, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2015 | Jun 12, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2012 | Jun 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2022 | — |
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 Southern Craven forecast zone and Craven County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does James City get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to James City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bayboro 3 Sw weather station 11.9 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 James City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 20 miles south-southeast. 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 James City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 20 mi south-southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 109 mi southwest | 11,000 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 James City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of James City, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an F3 on March 17, 1965, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 16, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 173 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 James City'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.
James City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to James City, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 20 miles south-southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near James City?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over James City the lowest scan from KMHX is about 1,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for James City 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 James City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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