Taylorsville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Taylorsville, Alexander County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Taylorsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Alexander forecast zone and Alexander County — the most common reported hazard around Taylorsville, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and ice storms & sleet (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | May 2025 | Apr 4, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 19 | Jan 2019 | Dec 4, 2002 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2016 | Mar 20, 2001 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Sep 2024 | Nov 12, 2020 · 5 deaths · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2025 | Jul 18, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Nov 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
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 Alexander forecast zone and Alexander County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Taylorsville get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Taylorsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Taylorsville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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 Taylorsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 91 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 Taylorsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 91 mi north-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 93 mi southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 126 mi west | 13,700 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 Taylorsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Taylorsville, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1989, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 11, 2024, which passed about 14 miles north of town.
Hail: 284 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 3, 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 Taylorsville'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.
Taylorsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Taylorsville, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 91 miles north-northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Taylorsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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