Statesville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Statesville, Iredell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Statesville?
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 Statesville, 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 Statesville get?
A normal year brings about 4.9 inches of snow to Statesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Statesville 2 Nne weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 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 Statesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 92 miles north-northeast. 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 Statesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 92 mi north-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 98 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 128 mi south | 14,000 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 Statesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Statesville, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an EF2 on May 26, 2022, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 11, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 296 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Statesville'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.
Statesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Statesville, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 92 miles north-northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Statesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Statesville the lowest scan from KFCX is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Statesville 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 Statesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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