Harrisburg, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harrisburg, Cabarrus County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harrisburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Cabarrus forecast zone and Cabarrus County — the most common reported hazard around Harrisburg, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (41 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Mar 2026 | Jun 22, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 41 | Sep 2024 | Apr 30, 2020 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Sep 2024 | Aug 27, 2008 · $5.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Feb 2008 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2016 | Jul 20, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2004 | Dec 4, 2002 · $12 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Cabarrus forecast zone and Cabarrus County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harrisburg get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Harrisburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Concord weather station 8 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 Harrisburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 94 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 Harrisburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 94 mi west-southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 98 mi south-southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 120 mi north | 12,800 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 Harrisburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harrisburg, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1989, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 336 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 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 Harrisburg'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.
Harrisburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harrisburg, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 94 miles west-southwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harrisburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harrisburg the lowest scan from KGSP is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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