Manns Harbor, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manns Harbor, Dare County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manns Harbor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Mainland Dare forecast zone and Dare County — the most common reported hazard around Manns Harbor, mostly in June and August. Next come hurricanes & tropical storms (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Apr 11, 1999 · $230,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 24 | Aug 2020 | Aug 26, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2023 | Aug 23, 2019 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2012 | — |
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 Mainland Dare forecast zone and Dare County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manns Harbor get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Manns Harbor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Manteo Ap weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Manns Harbor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 99 miles 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 Manns Harbor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 99 mi southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 101 mi northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 153 mi west | 18,700 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 Manns Harbor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manns Harbor, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on September 17, 1952, which touched down about 11 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on April 22, 2009.
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 Manns Harbor'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.
Manns Harbor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manns Harbor, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 99 miles southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Manns Harbor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Manns Harbor the lowest scan from KMHX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Manns Harbor 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 Manns Harbor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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