Maxton, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maxton, Robeson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maxton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Robeson forecast zone and Robeson County — the most common reported hazard around Maxton, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Jun 2026 | May 11, 2009 · $813,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Feb 2026 | Dec 3, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Aug 2024 | Sep 15, 2018 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2014 | Aug 28, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2011 | Sep 5, 1996 · $57 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2004 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2015 | Jul 28, 1997 · 1 death |
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 Robeson forecast zone and Robeson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maxton get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Maxton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurinburg weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 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 Maxton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 74 miles southeast. 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 Maxton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 74 mi southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 81 mi northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 115 mi west-southwest | 11,800 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 Maxton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maxton, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 6 miles southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 14, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 20, 2024.
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 Maxton'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.
Maxton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maxton, NC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 74 miles southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maxton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maxton the lowest scan from KLTX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Maxton 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 Maxton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Laurinburg, NC radar 7 mi
- Pembroke, NC radar 10 mi
- Red Springs, NC radar 11 mi
- Raeford, NC radar 18 mi
- Lumberton, NC radar 20 mi
- Fairmont, NC radar 22 mi
- St. Pauls, NC radar 22 mi
- Hamlet, NC radar 23 mi
- Pinebluff, NC radar 27 mi
- Rockingham, NC radar 27 mi