Brevard, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brevard, Transylvania County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brevard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Transylvania forecast zone and Transylvania County — the most common reported hazard around Brevard, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2025 | Apr 20, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 49 | Dec 2024 | Sep 7, 2004 · $5.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · $50 million damage |
| High winds | 34 | Feb 2026 | Mar 16, 2025 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | Mar 8, 1996 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jul 2016 | May 15, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $6.0 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 Transylvania forecast zone and Transylvania County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brevard get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Brevard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brevard weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 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 Brevard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 38 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 Brevard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 38 mi southeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 74 mi north-northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 128 mi southeast | 14,100 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 Brevard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brevard, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF2 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 10, 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 Brevard'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.
Brevard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brevard, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 38 miles southeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brevard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brevard the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brevard 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 Brevard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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