Davidson, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Davidson, Mecklenburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Davidson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 266 days in the Mecklenburg forecast zone and Mecklenburg County — the most common reported hazard around Davidson, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (88 days) and lightning casualties & damage (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 266 | Mar 2026 | May 22, 2020 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 88 | Aug 2025 | Jul 23, 1997 · 3 deaths · $8.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 42 | Jun 2017 | Jul 29, 2003 · 3 deaths · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2025 | Mar 20, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2016 | Mar 7, 2004 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | Jan 20, 2008 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2005 | Dec 4, 2002 · $40 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 Mecklenburg forecast zone and Mecklenburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Davidson get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Davidson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Concord weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 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 Davidson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 89 miles west-southwest. 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 Davidson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 89 mi west-southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 107 mi south | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 111 mi north-northeast | 11,300 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 Davidson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Davidson, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 382 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 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 Davidson'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.
Davidson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Davidson, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 89 miles west-southwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Davidson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Davidson the lowest scan from KGSP is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Davidson 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 Davidson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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