Pikeville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pikeville, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pikeville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Pikeville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Aug 2025 | Sep 15, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2010 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2006 | Aug 1, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2020 | Aug 27, 2011 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2018 | Oct 9, 2016 · 2 deaths · $146 million damage |
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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pikeville get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Pikeville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Goldsboro 4 Se weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 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 Pikeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 31 miles west-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 Pikeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 31 mi west-northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 80 mi southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 107 mi south-southwest | 10,700 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 Pikeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pikeville, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 16, 2011.
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 Pikeville'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.
Pikeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pikeville, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 31 miles west-northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pikeville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pikeville the lowest scan from KRAX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pikeville 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 Pikeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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