Moncure, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moncure, Chatham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moncure?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 168 days in the Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County — the most common reported hazard around Moncure, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 168 | Jun 2026 | May 20, 2008 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Aug 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 · 2 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $26 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| 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 Chatham forecast zone and Chatham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Moncure get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Moncure, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sanford 8 Ne weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 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 Moncure?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 33 miles east. 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 Moncure | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 33 mi east | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 117 mi northwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 119 mi south-southeast | 12,500 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 Moncure
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moncure, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 27, 1988, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 267 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Moncure'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.
Moncure radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moncure, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 33 miles east. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moncure?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moncure the lowest scan from KRAX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Moncure 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 Moncure, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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