Roper, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roper, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roper?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Roper, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 17, 2018 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 24 | Sep 2022 | Aug 26, 2011 · $16 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Sep 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2010 | Sep 29, 2010 · 5 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 1998 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Dec 2000 | — |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roper get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Roper, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plymouth 5 E weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 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 Roper?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 78 miles south. 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 Roper | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 78 mi south | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 106 mi west | 10,500 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 Roper
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roper, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 5, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Roper'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.
Roper radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roper, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 78 miles south. KAKQ (Wakefield, VA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roper?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roper the lowest scan from KMHX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Roper 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 Roper, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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