Walnut Creek, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walnut Creek, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walnut Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Walnut Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Aug 2025 | Sep 15, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2010 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2006 | Aug 1, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2020 | Aug 27, 2011 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2018 | Oct 9, 2016 · 2 deaths · $146 million 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walnut Creek get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Walnut Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Goldsboro 4 Se weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Walnut Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 42 miles northwest. 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 Walnut Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 42 mi northwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 67 mi east-southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 97 mi south-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 Walnut Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walnut Creek, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 6 miles east-northeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on August 8, 2024, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 16, 2011.
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 Walnut Creek'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.
Walnut Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walnut Creek, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 42 miles northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walnut Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walnut Creek the lowest scan from KRAX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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