Moyock, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moyock, Currituck County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moyock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Western Currituck forecast zone and Currituck County — the most common reported hazard around Moyock, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (22 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Feb 2026 | Feb 19, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 19 | Aug 2025 | Aug 26, 1998 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Nov 2020 | Oct 8, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2026 | Oct 8, 2016 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2017 | Jul 31, 2016 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Western Currituck forecast zone and Currituck County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Moyock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 57 miles northwest. 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 Moyock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 57 mi northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 142 mi west-southwest | 16,600 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 Moyock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moyock, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 18 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 17, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 9, 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 Moyock'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.
Moyock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moyock, NC?
KAKQ (Wakefield, VA), about 57 miles northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moyock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moyock the lowest scan from KAKQ is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Moyock 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 Moyock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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