Pinehurst, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pinehurst, Moore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pinehurst?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 167 days in the Moore forecast zone and Moore County — the most common reported hazard around Pinehurst, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 167 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2018 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Aug 2022 | Aug 8, 2006 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 1998 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 · $28 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Moore forecast zone and Moore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pinehurst get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Pinehurst, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carthage Wtp weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 Pinehurst?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 64 miles east-northeast. 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 Pinehurst | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 64 mi east-northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 102 mi southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 127 mi southwest | 13,900 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 Pinehurst
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pinehurst, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 13 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2020, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 3, 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 Pinehurst'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.
Pinehurst radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pinehurst, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 64 miles east-northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pinehurst?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pinehurst the lowest scan from KRAX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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