Southern Pines, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Southern Pines, Moore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Southern Pines?
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 Southern Pines, 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 Southern Pines get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Southern Pines, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carthage Wtp weather station 9.5 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 Southern Pines?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 61 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 Southern Pines | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 61 mi east-northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 100 mi southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 130 mi southwest | 14,500 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 Southern Pines
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Southern Pines, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011, which passed about 11 miles north-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2020, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 23, 1975.
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 Southern Pines'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.
Southern Pines radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Southern Pines, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 61 miles east-northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Southern Pines?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Southern Pines the lowest scan from KRAX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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