Mooresville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mooresville, Iredell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mooresville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 225 days in the Iredell forecast zone and Iredell County — the most common reported hazard around Mooresville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and lightning casualties & damage (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 225 | Jun 2026 | Jul 30, 2024 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 23 | Jul 2025 | May 20, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Nov 12, 2020 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Jan 2019 | Dec 4, 2002 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Jan 2022 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2024 | Mar 20, 2003 · $2.0 million 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 Iredell forecast zone and Iredell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mooresville get?
A normal year brings about 3.7 inches of snow to Mooresville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salisbury 9 Wnw weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 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 Mooresville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 92 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 Mooresville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 92 mi west-southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 104 mi north-northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 114 mi south | 11,800 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 Mooresville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mooresville, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 25 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 352 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Mooresville'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.
Mooresville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mooresville, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 92 miles west-southwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mooresville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mooresville the lowest scan from KGSP is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mooresville 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 Mooresville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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