Warsaw, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Warsaw, Duplin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Warsaw?
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 Warsaw, 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.
How much snow does Warsaw get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Warsaw, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warsaw 5 E weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 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 Warsaw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 51 miles north-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 Warsaw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 51 mi north-northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMHX Morehead City, NC | 71 mi east-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 72 mi south-southwest | 6,000 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 Warsaw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Warsaw, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 23 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 27, 2024, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on October 1, 2008.
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 Warsaw'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.
Warsaw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Warsaw, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 51 miles north-northwest. KMHX (Morehead City, NC) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Warsaw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Warsaw the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Warsaw 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 Warsaw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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