Weaverville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Weaverville, Buncombe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Weaverville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Buncombe forecast zone and Buncombe County — the most common reported hazard around Weaverville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and high winds (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2022 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 56 | Feb 2026 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 15 deaths · $300 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Jan 2019 | Dec 15, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Feb 2011 | Jun 8, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2004 · 2 deaths · $40 million 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 Buncombe forecast zone and Buncombe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Weaverville get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Weaverville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Asheville weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 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 Weaverville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 57 miles northwest. 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 Weaverville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 57 mi northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 60 mi south-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 137 mi north-northwest | 15,800 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 Weaverville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Weaverville. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 6, 1977, which passed about 3 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 218 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 8, 2024.
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 Weaverville'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.
Weaverville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Weaverville, NC?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 57 miles northwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Weaverville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Weaverville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Weaverville 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 Weaverville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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