Newton Grove, NC Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Newton Grove, Sampson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Newton Grove?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 158 days in the Sampson forecast zone and Sampson County — the most common reported hazard around Newton Grove, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds158Jun 2026May 29, 2017 · $3.5 million damage
Flash flooding37May 2026Oct 8, 2016 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms25Feb 2026—
Hurricanes & tropical storms11Sep 2022Sep 13, 2018 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage
Excessive heat6Jul 2025—
High winds5Oct 2016Oct 8, 2016 · $500,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage5Jun 2018Mar 29, 2010 · $300,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Dec 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 Sampson forecast zone and Sampson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Newton Grove?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 30 miles north-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Newton GroveView
KRAX
Raleigh/Durham, NC		30 mi north-northwest1,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLTX
Wilmington, NC		87 mi south7,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMHX
Morehead City, NC		90 mi east-southeast8,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Newton Grove

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newton Grove, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 4, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 1, 2008.

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 Newton Grove'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.

Newton Grove radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Newton Grove, NC?

KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 30 miles north-northwest. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Newton Grove?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newton Grove the lowest scan from KRAX is about 1,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Newton Grove 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 Newton Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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