Wallace, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wallace, Duplin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wallace?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Duplin forecast zone and Duplin County — the most common reported hazard around Wallace, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Mar 2026 | May 28, 2001 · $465,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2024 | Jul 5, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 21 | Sep 2022 | Sep 14, 1999 · 3 deaths · $68 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Sep 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Jun 2006 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2015 | — |
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 Duplin forecast zone and Duplin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wallace?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 57 miles south-southwest. 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 Wallace | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 57 mi south-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 63 mi east | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 70 mi north-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Wallace
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wallace, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 124 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 21, 2000.
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 Wallace'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.
Wallace radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wallace, NC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 57 miles south-southwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wallace?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wallace the lowest scan from KLTX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wallace 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 Wallace, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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