Pantego, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pantego, Beaufort County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pantego?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Beaufort forecast zone and Beaufort County — the most common reported hazard around Pantego, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · 2 deaths · $45,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 25 | Sep 2022 | Aug 26, 2011 · 1 death · $20 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2024 | Sep 30, 2010 · $56 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2014 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2006 | Mar 7, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Dec 2023 | — |
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 Beaufort forecast zone and Beaufort County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pantego get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Pantego, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Belhaven 3 Ne weather station 4.3 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 Pantego?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 57 miles south-southwest. 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 Pantego | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 57 mi south-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 103 mi west | 10,000 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 Pantego
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pantego, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an EF3 on August 3, 2020, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 5, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 2, 1995.
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 Pantego'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.
Pantego radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pantego, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 57 miles south-southwest. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pantego?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pantego the lowest scan from KMHX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pantego 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 Pantego, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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