Taylortown, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Taylortown, Moore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Taylortown?
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 Taylortown, 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 Taylortown get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Taylortown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carthage Wtp weather station 9.4 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 Taylortown?
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 Taylortown | 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 | 104 mi southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 127 mi southwest | 14,000 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 Taylortown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Taylortown, 5 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 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Taylortown'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.
Taylortown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Taylortown, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 64 miles east-northeast. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Taylortown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Taylortown the lowest scan from KRAX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Taylortown 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 Taylortown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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