Trenton, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trenton, Jones County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Jones forecast zone and Jones County — the most common reported hazard around Trenton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Mar 2026 | Jun 15, 2021 · $1.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 18 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 1999 · 1 death · $9.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2025 | Sep 30, 2010 · $6.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2015 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2010 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 1998 | — |
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 Jones forecast zone and Jones County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Trenton get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Trenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Trenton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 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 Trenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 34 miles 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 Trenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 34 mi southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 96 mi southwest | 9,100 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 Trenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trenton, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 17, 1965, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 10, 2024, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 9, 1988.
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 Trenton'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.
Trenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trenton, NC?
KMHX (Morehead City, NC), about 34 miles southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trenton the lowest scan from KMHX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Trenton 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 Trenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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