Pinetops, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pinetops, Edgecombe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pinetops?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Edgecombe forecast zone and Edgecombe County — the most common reported hazard around Pinetops, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2012 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Sep 2024 | Sep 15, 1999 · 8 deaths |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 12 | Sep 2022 | Aug 4, 2020 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | Aug 2011 | Aug 27, 2011 · $43 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 1998 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2016 | Oct 9, 2016 · $89 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 Edgecombe forecast zone and Edgecombe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pinetops get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Pinetops, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rocky Mt 8 Ese weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 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 Pinetops?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 49 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 Pinetops | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 49 mi west | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 82 mi south-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 90 mi north-northeast | 8,100 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 Pinetops
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pinetops, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles south of town.
Hail: 236 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Pinetops'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.
Pinetops radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pinetops, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 49 miles west. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pinetops?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pinetops the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pinetops 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 Pinetops, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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