La Grange, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Grange, Lenoir County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Grange?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Lenoir forecast zone and Lenoir County — the most common reported hazard around La Grange, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Mar 2026 | May 23, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2025 | Aug 14, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 20 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 1999 · 1 death · $310 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2017 | Oct 11, 2016 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Jun 2006 | Mar 7, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 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 Lenoir forecast zone and Lenoir County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Grange get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to La Grange, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Goldsboro 4 Se weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 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 La Grange?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 47 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 La Grange | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 47 mi west-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 63 mi southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 98 mi south-southwest | 9,300 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 La Grange
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Grange, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 2 miles north-northeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 11 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 211 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 April 16, 2011.
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 La Grange'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.
La Grange radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Grange, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 47 miles west-northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Grange?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Grange the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for La Grange 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 La Grange, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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