Orrum, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orrum, Robeson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orrum?
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 Orrum, 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 Orrum get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Orrum, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whiteville 7 Nw weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 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 Orrum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 47 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 Orrum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 47 mi southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 88 mi north-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 123 mi east | 13,300 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 Orrum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orrum, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 14, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Orrum'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.
Orrum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orrum, NC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 47 miles southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orrum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orrum the lowest scan from KLTX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orrum 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 Orrum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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