Advance, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Advance, Davie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Advance?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Davie forecast zone and Davie County — the most common reported hazard around Advance, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and ice storms & sleet (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Sep 2025 | Mar 7, 2004 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Dec 2005 | Dec 4, 2002 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2008 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Nov 2020 | Mar 20, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Oct 2018 | May 18, 2018 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2, 1996 · $60,000 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 Davie forecast zone and Davie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Advance get?
A normal year brings about 4.5 inches of snow to Advance, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mocksville 5Se weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 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 Advance?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 75 miles north. 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 Advance | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 75 mi north | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 108 mi east | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 126 mi southwest | 13,800 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 Advance
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Advance, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1989, which passed about 13 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 18, 2021, which touched down about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 248 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 4, 1993.
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 Advance'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.
Advance radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Advance, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 75 miles north. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Advance?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Advance the lowest scan from KFCX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Advance 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 Advance, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bermuda Run, NC radar 5 mi
- Clemmons, NC radar 6 mi
- Midway, NC radar 10 mi
- Mocksville, NC radar 10 mi
- Lewisville, NC radar 11 mi
- Lexington, NC radar 12 mi
- Winston-Salem, NC radar 13 mi
- Wallburg, NC radar 13 mi
- Spencer, NC radar 17 mi
- Thomasville, NC radar 18 mi