Wingate, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wingate, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wingate?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 165 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Wingate, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (55 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 165 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 1998 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 55 | May 2026 | Sep 16, 2018 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | May 2026 | Sep 16, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Aug 2012 | Jul 20, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2022 | Dec 4, 2002 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2016 | Mar 7, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wingate get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Wingate, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monroe 2 Se weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 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 Wingate?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 81 miles south-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 Wingate | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 81 mi south-southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 101 mi west | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 120 mi east-northeast | 12,700 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 Wingate
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wingate, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 23 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 5, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 1986.
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 Wingate'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.
Wingate radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wingate, NC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 81 miles south-southwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wingate?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wingate the lowest scan from KCAE is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wingate 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 Wingate, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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