Mount Holly, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Holly, Gaston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Holly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Gaston forecast zone and Gaston County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Holly, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and lightning casualties & damage (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | May 2026 | Mar 23, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Aug 2014 | May 18, 2006 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Mar 2021 | Jun 9, 2019 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Apr 2019 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2005 | Dec 4, 2002 · $18 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 Gaston forecast zone and Gaston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Holly get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Mount Holly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Charlotte Douglas Ap weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 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 Mount Holly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 75 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 Mount Holly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 75 mi west-southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 95 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 125 mi north-northeast | 13,600 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 Mount Holly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Holly, 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 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 439 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 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 Mount Holly'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.
Mount Holly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Holly, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 75 miles west-southwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Holly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Holly the lowest scan from KGSP is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Holly 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 Mount Holly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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