Louisburg, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Louisburg, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Louisburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Louisburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2022 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Aug 2025 | Jun 14, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2022 | Sep 18, 2003 · 1 death · $209,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Jan 7, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | 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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Louisburg get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Louisburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisburg weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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 Louisburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 32 miles south-southwest. 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 Louisburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 32 mi south-southwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 122 mi southeast | 13,000 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 Louisburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Louisburg, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 24, 2016.
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 Louisburg'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.
Louisburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Louisburg, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 32 miles south-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Louisburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Louisburg the lowest scan from KRAX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Louisburg 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 Louisburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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