Parmele, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parmele, Martin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parmele?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Martin forecast zone and Martin County — the most common reported hazard around Parmele, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Mar 2026 | Jan 7, 2009 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 1999 · $22 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2025 | Jun 15, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 1998 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2015 | — |
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 Martin forecast zone and Martin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parmele get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Parmele, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greenville weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 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 Parmele?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 67 miles west. 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 Parmele | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 67 mi west | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 76 mi south-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 82 mi north-northeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — 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 Parmele
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parmele, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 3, 1998.
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 Parmele'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.
Parmele radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parmele, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 67 miles west. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parmele?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parmele the lowest scan from KRAX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Parmele 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 Parmele, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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