Cooleemee, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cooleemee, Davie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cooleemee?
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 Cooleemee, 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 Cooleemee get?
A normal year brings about 4.5 inches of snow to Cooleemee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mocksville 5Se weather station 3.9 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 Cooleemee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 85 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 Cooleemee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 85 mi north | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 114 mi southwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 116 mi east | 12,100 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 Cooleemee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cooleemee, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 7, 1998, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 11, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 259 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 7, 1998.
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 Cooleemee'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.
Cooleemee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cooleemee, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 85 miles north. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cooleemee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cooleemee the lowest scan from KFCX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cooleemee 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 Cooleemee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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