Simpson, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Simpson, Pitt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Simpson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Pitt forecast zone and Pitt County — the most common reported hazard around Simpson, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Mar 2026 | Jul 1, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Aug 2025 | Oct 9, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 1999 · 5 deaths · $296 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2014 | Sep 15, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | Jun 13, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2010 | Jun 14, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2010 | Aug 15, 2002 · $100,000 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 Pitt forecast zone and Pitt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Simpson get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Simpson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greenville weather station 8.1 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 Simpson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 60 miles south-southeast. 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 Simpson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 60 mi south-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 68 mi west | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 99 mi north | 9,400 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 Simpson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Simpson, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 259 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 Simpson'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.
Simpson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Simpson, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 60 miles south-southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Simpson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Simpson the lowest scan from KMHX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Simpson 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 Simpson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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