Lillington, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lillington, Harnett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lillington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Harnett forecast zone and Harnett County — the most common reported hazard around Lillington, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2024 | Sep 29, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2018 | Oct 9, 2016 · 1 death · $9.1 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2018 | Apr 9, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2010 | Sep 6, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
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 Harnett forecast zone and Harnett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lillington get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Lillington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dunn 4 Nw weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 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 Lillington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 25 miles 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 Lillington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 25 mi northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 118 mi east-southeast | 12,400 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 Lillington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lillington, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 307 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 13, 2019.
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 Lillington'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.
Lillington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lillington, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 25 miles northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lillington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lillington the lowest scan from KRAX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lillington 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 Lillington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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