Lowesville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lowesville, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lowesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Lowesville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Mar 2026 | Jun 20, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2025 | Jul 27, 2013 · $1.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Dec 2005 | Dec 4, 2002 · $9.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Aug 2023 | May 13, 2006 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Jan 2009 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2020 | Mar 20, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lowesville get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Lowesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gastonia weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Lowesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 78 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 Lowesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 78 mi west-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 102 mi south | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 118 mi north-northeast | 12,400 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 Lowesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lowesville, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 432 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 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 Lowesville'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.
Lowesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lowesville, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 78 miles west-southwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lowesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lowesville the lowest scan from KGSP is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lowesville 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 Lowesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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