Keener, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keener, Sampson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keener?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 158 days in the Sampson forecast zone and Sampson County — the most common reported hazard around Keener, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 158 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2017 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | May 2026 | Oct 8, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Oct 2016 | Oct 8, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2018 | Mar 29, 2010 · $300,000 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 Sampson forecast zone and Sampson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Keener get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Keener, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton 2 Ne weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 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 Keener?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 39 miles north-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 Keener | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 39 mi north-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 79 mi south | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 84 mi east-southeast | 7,400 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 Keener
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keener, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 4, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 1, 2008.
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 Keener'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.
Keener radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keener, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 39 miles north-northwest. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Keener?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Keener the lowest scan from KRAX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Keener 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 Keener, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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