Hail Map for Sparta, NC

The Sparta, NC area has had 9 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters, and has been under severe weather warnings 16 times during the past 12 months. Doppler radar has detected hail at or near Sparta, NC on 21 occasions, including 1 occasion during the past year.

Name: Sparta, NC
Where Located: 61.5 miles E of Bristol, TN
Map: Google Map for Sparta, NC
Population: 1770
Housing Units: 966
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Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Sparta, NC

Date / Time Report Details
9/7/2023 8:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 9/7/2023 9:04 PM EDT At 838 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mc grady to roaring gap to ronda, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, north wilkesboro, elkin, wilkesboro, jonesville, ronda, traphill, and mc grady. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/7/2023 8:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 9/7/2023 8:35 PM EDT At 819 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from wilbar to hays to near clingman, moving north at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/26/2023 6:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/26/2023 6:23 PM EDT At 613 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hillsville to galax to southeast of sparta, moving east at 20 mph (public. trees have been reported down in the mouth of wilson area west of independence). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/26/2023 6:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/26/2023 6:23 PM EDT At 613 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from hillsville to galax to southeast of sparta, moving east at 20 mph (public. trees have been reported down in the mouth of wilson area west of independence). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 6:22 PM EDT Tree down on moxley ridge roa in alleghany county NC, 1.2 miles W of Sparta, NC
7/29/2023 6:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/29/2023 6:08 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from spring valley to near ashland, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, fries, and lansing. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/29/2023 6:01 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/29/2023 6:08 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from spring valley to near ashland, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, fries, and lansing. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/29/2023 5:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/29/2023 5:55 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from speedwell to near mountain city, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/29/2023 5:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/29/2023 5:55 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from speedwell to near mountain city, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2023 6:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/28/2023 6:54 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, northwestern surry and northern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 645 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for southwestern virginia.
7/28/2023 6:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/28/2023 6:54 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, northwestern surry and northern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 645 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for southwestern virginia.
7/28/2023 6:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/28/2023 6:44 PM EDT At 633 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pipers gap to near baywood to near grassy creek, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, lansing, mouth of wilson, and whitetop. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 6:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/28/2023 6:45 PM EDT At 633 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pipers gap to near baywood to near grassy creek, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, lansing, mouth of wilson, and whitetop. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/28/2023 5:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/28/2023 6:00 PM EDT At 546 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cripple creek to near flatridge to near whitetop, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/28/2023 5:46 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/28/2023 5:59 PM EDT At 546 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cripple creek to near flatridge to near whitetop, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/14/2023 3:41 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/14/2023 3:46 PM EDT At 340 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, or near sparta, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, sparta, ennice, roaring gap, cumberland knob, low gap, glade valley, and barrett. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
4/14/2023 3:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/14/2023 3:14 PM EDT At 308 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near halls mills, or near mc grady, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
7/18/2022 8:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/1/2022 5:01 PM EDT At 809 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baywood, or near ennice, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, independence, ennice, baywood, whitehead, twin oaks, and glade valley. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/18/2022 8:10 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/1/2022 5:01 PM EDT At 809 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baywood, or near ennice, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, independence, ennice, baywood, whitehead, twin oaks, and glade valley. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/18/2022 8:02 PM EDT One tree down along highway 21 south in the sparta area due to thunderstorm wind in alleghany county NC, 0.7 miles WNW of Sparta, NC
7/18/2022 7:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/1/2022 5:09 PM EDT At 751 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over independence, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, independence, laurel springs, ennice, baywood, stratford, and elk creek. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/18/2022 7:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/1/2022 5:10 PM EDT At 751 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over independence, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, independence, laurel springs, ennice, baywood, stratford, and elk creek. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/18/2022 7:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/1/2022 5:20 PM EDT At 728 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/18/2022 7:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/1/2022 5:19 PM EDT At 728 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/6/2022 5:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/6/2022 5:46 PM EDT At 519 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from cripple creek to near piney creek, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, ennice, mouth of wilson, and speedwell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/6/2022 5:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/6/2022 5:47 PM EDT At 519 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from cripple creek to near piney creek, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, sparta, independence, fries, ennice, mouth of wilson, and speedwell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/6/2022 4:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/6/2022 5:16 PM EDT At 458 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marion wytheville to near mount rogers summit, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/6/2022 4:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/6/2022 5:16 PM EDT At 458 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near marion wytheville to near mount rogers summit, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/17/2022 4:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/17/2022 4:58 PM EDT At 449 pm edt, thunderstorms were located along a line extending from mountain park to 6 miles southwest of boomer, moving east at 45 mph. heavy rain was occurring along the blue ridge parkway with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph being reported across the higher elevations. the strongest storms were just southeast of wilkesboro where wind gusts of 60 mph and large hail are still possible until 5:15 pm (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, ronda, traphill, boomer, and mc grady. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/17/2022 4:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/17/2022 4:09 PM EDT At 406 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from rugby to near peoria, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/14/2022 5:49 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 6:22 AM EDT At 548 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over jefferson, moving southeast at 55 mph. this storm has a history of causing damage to trees (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/14/2022 5:39 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 6:25 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southern smyth, southern wythe, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 545 am edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
6/14/2022 5:39 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 6:24 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southern smyth, southern wythe, southwestern carroll and grayson counties in southwestern virginia and the city of galax will expire at 545 am edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
6/14/2022 5:25 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 5:58 AM EDT At 524 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving south at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, marion, hillsville, chilhowie, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:25 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 5:58 AM EDT At 524 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over bridle creek, or near mouth of wilson, moving south at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, marion, hillsville, chilhowie, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:13 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 5:59 AM EDT At 513 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk creek, or near speedwell, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, marion, hillsville, saltville, chilhowie, and sparta. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 5:13 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 5:59 AM EDT At 513 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near elk creek, or near speedwell, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wytheville, galax, marion, hillsville, saltville, chilhowie, and sparta. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/14/2022 4:49 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 5:34 AM EDT At 449 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over nebo, or 7 miles southwest of ceres, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/14/2022 4:49 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/14/2022 5:35 AM EDT At 449 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over nebo, or 7 miles southwest of ceres, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/8/2022 5:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/8/2022 5:36 PM EDT At 509 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near twin oaks, or near independence, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/8/2022 5:09 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/8/2022 5:36 PM EDT At 509 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near twin oaks, or near independence, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/17/2021 2:23 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/28/2021 1:37 AM EDT The tornado warning for eastern alleghany county in northwestern north carolina will expire at 230 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
8/17/2021 2:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 2:16 AM EDT At 205 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over glade valley, or near ennice, moving north at 20 mph. law enforcement has reported tornadoes with this storm during the past hour in wilkes and yadkin counties (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, sparta, ennice, glade valley, and barrett.
8/17/2021 2:04 PM EDT One or two trees blown dow in alleghany county NC, 5.1 miles WNW of Sparta, NC
8/17/2021 1:56 PM EDT A couple of trees blown down on the blue ridge parkwa in alleghany county NC, 6.8 miles NW of Sparta, NC
8/17/2021 1:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 2:31 AM EDT At 147 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over traphill, moving north at 20 mph (radar indicated rotation. this storm has had a history of producing tornadoes across wilkes and yadkin counties during the past hour). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
8/12/2021 3:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 10:34 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for central alleghany, western surry, wilkes, southeastern watauga, southeastern ashe and northwestern yadkin counties in northwestern north carolina will expire at 315 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/12/2021 2:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/27/2021 4:56 PM EDT At 248 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mulberry, or near mc grady, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, north wilkesboro, elkin, wilkesboro, fairview, jonesville, and sparta. this includes the following location appalachian state university. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/12/2021 2:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/27/2021 4:54 PM EDT At 217 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over wilbar, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/11/2021 3:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/27/2021 11:42 PM EDT At 303 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near traphill, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, north wilkesboro, elkin, wilkesboro, fairview, jonesville, boonville, and ronda. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/11/2021 2:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/28/2021 12:17 AM EDT At 238 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over dockery, or near traphill, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, north wilkesboro, elkin, wilkesboro, fairview, jonesville, dobson, and boonville. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/11/2021 2:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 1:56 PM EDT At 225 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over hays, or near north wilkesboro, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/7/2021 6:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 9:55 PM EDT At 613 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near benham, or near traphill, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, elkin, traphill, mountain park, bottom, roaring gap, stone mountain state park, and pleasant hill. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 6:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 9:56 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gladesboro to barrett, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mount airy, flat rock, sparta, fancy gap, ennice, ararat, and cana. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 6:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 9:56 PM EDT At 601 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gladesboro to barrett, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mount airy, flat rock, sparta, fancy gap, ennice, ararat, and cana. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 5:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 9:57 PM EDT At 555 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over stone mountain state park, or near traphill, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, elkin, traphill, mountain park, bottom, roaring gap, stone mountain state park, and abshers. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/28/2021 11:20 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from woodlawn to glade valley, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/7/2021 5:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/28/2021 11:20 PM EDT At 540 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from woodlawn to glade valley, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/7/2021 5:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/28/2021 11:24 PM EDT At 536 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near stratford to cascade falls, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, mc grady, whitehead, and doughton park. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 5:31 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/28/2021 11:27 PM EDT At 531 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near scottville to near cascade falls, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, laurel springs, wilbar, mc grady, whitehead, maple springs, and twin oaks. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 5:26 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 6 miles NNE of Sparta, NC
8/7/2021 5:24 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 10:09 PM EDT At 524 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over doughton park, or near laurel springs, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/7/2021 5:16 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/28/2021 11:34 PM EDT At 516 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from piney creek to near fleetwood, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, laurel springs, glendale springs, wilbar, deep gap, mc grady, and stratford. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 4:57 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 12/28/2021 11:42 PM EDT At 457 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near piney creek to near fleetwood, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sparta, laurel springs, glendale springs, wilbar, deep gap, mc grady, and fleetwood. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/7/2021 4:47 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/7/2022 10:16 PM EDT At 447 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near piney creek to near todd, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/27/2021 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/28/2022 9:54 AM EDT At 230 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kimberling to near baywood to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, hillsville, and dublin.
3/27/2021 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/28/2022 9:53 AM EDT At 230 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near kimberling to near baywood to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, hillsville, and dublin.
3/27/2021 2:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/28/2022 9:55 AM EDT At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from bland to independence to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, and hillsville.
3/27/2021 2:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/28/2022 9:55 AM EDT At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from bland to independence to near elkville, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, pulaski, wytheville, galax, bland, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, and hillsville.
3/27/2021 2:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/28/2022 9:59 AM EDT At 205 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ceres to mouth of wilson to 8 miles northwest of lenoir, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
3/27/2021 2:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/28/2022 10:00 AM EDT At 205 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ceres to mouth of wilson to 8 miles northwest of lenoir, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/20/2020 8:39 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/20/2020 8:42 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for western alleghany and northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina will expire at 845 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
7/20/2020 8:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/20/2020 8:24 PM EDT At 819 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of scottville,moving south at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, laurel springs, stratford, grassy creek, twin oaks, wagoner, and scottville.
7/20/2020 7:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/20/2020 7:57 PM EDT At 753 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near scottville, or near mouth of wilson, moving southeast at 5 mph (quarte size hail was reported at river camp usa along the south fork of the new river). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/19/2020 6:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/19/2020 6:57 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for western alleghany, western wilkes, eastern watauga and southern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina will expire at 700 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
7/19/2020 6:44 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/19/2020 6:47 PM EDT At 644 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rutherwood, or near todd, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, glendale springs, deep gap, mc grady, and laurel springs.
7/19/2020 6:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/19/2020 6:37 PM EDT At 634 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sands, or over todd, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, blowing rock, beech mountain, and deep gap. This includes the following location appalachian state university.
7/19/2020 6:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/19/2020 6:25 PM EDT At 622 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over meat camp, or near boone, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, blowing rock, beech mountain, and lansing. This includes the following location appalachian state university.
7/19/2020 5:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/19/2020 5:57 PM EDT At 553 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over peoria, or near beech mountain, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/19/2020 5:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/19/2020 5:35 PM EDT At 531 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ararat to near barrett, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/19/2020 5:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/19/2020 5:35 PM EDT At 531 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ararat to near barrett, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/5/2020 2:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/5/2022 4:09 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern alleghany, northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina and south central grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 245 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
7/5/2020 2:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/5/2022 4:09 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern alleghany, northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina and south central grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 245 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
7/5/2020 2:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/5/2020 2:21 PM EDT At 217 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mouth of wilson, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, mouth of wilson, volney, bridle creek, stratford, and grassy creek.
7/5/2020 2:18 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/5/2020 2:21 PM EDT At 217 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mouth of wilson, moving east at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, mouth of wilson, volney, bridle creek, stratford, and grassy creek.
7/5/2020 1:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/5/2020 1:58 PM EDT At 154 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mouth of wilson, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/5/2020 1:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/5/2020 1:58 PM EDT At 154 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mouth of wilson, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/13/2020 12:58 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/5/2022 4:26 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern alleghany, northwestern wilkes and northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina will expire at 100 am edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
4/13/2020 12:50 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/13/2020 12:53 AM EDT At 1247 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from scottville to mc grady to near maple springs, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, laurel springs, wilbar, mc grady, stone mountain state park, abshers, stratford, and halls mills.
4/13/2020 12:29 AM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/13/2020 12:33 AM EDT At 1229 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over darby, or 7 miles east of blowing rock, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
1/11/2020 9:12 PM EST About half a dozen trees down across the county... with a couple falling onto power lines. time estimated from rada in alleghany county NC, 0.5 miles ENE of Sparta, NC
1/11/2020 9:07 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/11/2020 9:10 PM EST At 907 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from max meadows to near stony point, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
1/11/2020 9:07 PM EST Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 1/11/2020 9:10 PM EST At 907 pm est, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from max meadows to near stony point, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
10/31/2019 4:53 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/31/2019 4:56 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, central wilkes, eastern watauga and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina will expire at 500 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. a tornado watch also remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for allgehany and wilkes counties until 6 pm edt.
10/31/2019 4:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/31/2019 4:54 PM EDT At 451 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near baywood to near elkville, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
10/31/2019 4:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/31/2019 4:54 PM EDT At 451 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near baywood to near elkville, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
10/31/2019 4:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/31/2019 4:28 PM EDT At 425 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fleetwood to 6 miles southeast of blowing rock in caldwell county, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, and blowing rock. this includes the following location appalachian state university. a tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. A tornado watch also remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
10/31/2019 4:14 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/31/2019 4:17 PM EDT At 414 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mountain city to near darby, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, and blowing rock. this includes the following location appalachian state university. a tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. A tornado watch also remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
10/31/2019 3:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/31/2019 3:48 PM EDT At 344 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of elk park to near table rock, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/30/2019 3:50 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds blew one tree down on to a power line on choate avenu in alleghany county NC, 0.5 miles S of Sparta, NC
9/30/2019 3:47 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 9/30/2019 3:50 PM EDT At 347 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over whitehead, or over sparta, moving south at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/22/2019 2:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/22/2019 2:59 PM EDT At 255 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fries to abshers, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, elkin, fairview, and flat rock.
8/22/2019 2:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/22/2019 2:59 PM EDT At 255 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from fries to abshers, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, elkin, fairview, and flat rock.
8/22/2019 2:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/22/2019 2:43 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. surry county in northwestern north carolina. northeastern wilkes county in northwestern north carolina. East central ashe county in northwestern north carolina.
8/22/2019 2:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/22/2019 2:43 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. surry county in northwestern north carolina. northeastern wilkes county in northwestern north carolina. East central ashe county in northwestern north carolina.
8/13/2019 2:33 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/13/2019 2:36 PM EDT At 155 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near thomas bridge to near mountain city to near hampton, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/13/2019 1:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/13/2019 1:59 PM EDT At 155 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near thomas bridge to near mountain city to near hampton, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/13/2019 1:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/13/2019 1:59 PM EDT At 155 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near thomas bridge to near mountain city to near hampton, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/1/2019 2:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/1/2019 2:55 PM EDT At 237 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, roaring gap, glade valley, barrett, and whitehead.
8/1/2019 2:38 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/1/2019 2:41 PM EDT At 237 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, roaring gap, glade valley, barrett, and whitehead.
8/1/2019 2:19 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/1/2019 2:22 PM EDT At 219 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/31/2019 4:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/31/2019 4:09 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for western alleghany, north central wilkes, eastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina and southwestern grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 415 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
7/31/2019 4:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/31/2019 4:12 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for western alleghany, north central wilkes, eastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina and southwestern grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 415 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
7/31/2019 3:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/31/2019 3:58 PM EDT At 354 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over wagoner, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, lansing, and laurel springs.
7/31/2019 3:54 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/31/2019 3:57 PM EDT At 354 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over wagoner, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, lansing, and laurel springs.
7/31/2019 3:16 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/31/2019 3:19 PM EDT At 316 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lansing, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/31/2019 3:16 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/31/2019 3:19 PM EDT At 316 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lansing, moving southeast at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/24/2019 6:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/24/2019 6:43 PM EDT At 639 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rocky gap to near crockett to near grassy creek, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/24/2019 6:40 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/24/2019 6:43 PM EDT At 639 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rocky gap to near crockett to near grassy creek, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/31/2019 4:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/31/2019 4:06 PM EDT At 402 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over dockery, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, north wilkesboro, elkin, wilkesboro, fairview, and sparta.
5/31/2019 4:03 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/31/2019 4:06 PM EDT At 402 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over dockery, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, north wilkesboro, elkin, wilkesboro, fairview, and sparta.
5/31/2019 3:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/31/2019 3:52 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. eastern alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. western surry county in northwestern north carolina. central wilkes county in northwestern north carolina. Southeastern grayson county in southwestern virginia.
5/31/2019 3:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/31/2019 3:52 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. eastern alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. western surry county in northwestern north carolina. central wilkes county in northwestern north carolina. Southeastern grayson county in southwestern virginia.
5/29/2019 6:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/6/2022 9:34 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and northern surry counties in northwestern north carolina, southern floyd county in southwestern virginia, central pittsylvania county in south central virginia, carroll county in southwestern virginia, henry county in south central virginia, southeastern grayson county in southwestern virginia, southern franklin county in west central virginia and patrick counties in southwestern virginia, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 700 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire and a new warning has been issued further to the east. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central north carolina, and south central, central, southwestern and west central virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
5/29/2019 6:56 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/6/2022 9:35 PM EDT At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/29/2019 6:24 PM EDT At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/29/2019 6:24 PM EDT At 620 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gretna to near woolwine to sparta, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, mount airy, galax, flat rock, and hillsville. This includes the following locations the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
5/29/2019 6:00 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/29/2019 6:03 PM EDT At 600 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near copper hill to volney, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/29/2019 6:00 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/29/2019 6:03 PM EDT At 600 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near copper hill to volney, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/19/2019 12:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/19/2019 12:53 PM EDT At 1249 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/19/2019 12:49 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/19/2019 12:53 PM EDT At 1249 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/14/2019 10:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/14/2019 10:51 PM EDT At 1047 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near allisonia to near moravian falls, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, north wilkesboro, elkin, and wilkesboro. A tornado watch remains in effect until 500 am edt for north central and northwestern north carolina, and south central, southwestern and west central virginia.
4/14/2019 10:48 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/14/2019 10:51 PM EDT At 1047 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near allisonia to near moravian falls, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, mount airy, galax, north wilkesboro, elkin, and wilkesboro. A tornado watch remains in effect until 500 am edt for north central and northwestern north carolina, and south central, southwestern and west central virginia.
4/14/2019 10:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/14/2019 10:36 PM EDT At 1029 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near patterson to near elkville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/14/2019 10:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/14/2019 10:36 PM EDT At 1029 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near patterson to near elkville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
9/2/2018 5:23 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 9/2/2018 5:26 PM EDT At 521 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over doughton park, moving west at 5 mph. several thunderstorms continue to cluster in the warned area. any cell mergers could result in another rapidly intensifying storm (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, traphill, ennice, mountain park, and roaring gap.
9/2/2018 4:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 9/2/2018 4:58 PM EDT At 454 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over roaring gap, moving at 5 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/6/2018 1:24 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 8/6/2018 1:29 PM EDT At 124 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over abshers, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/9/2018 3:35 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/8/2022 9:53 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, western surry, northeastern wilkes and east central ashe counties in northwestern north carolina will expire at 345 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/9/2018 2:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/9/2018 2:56 PM EDT At 249 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over wagoner, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/15/2018 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/9/2022 2:15 PM EDT At 229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated. wilkes county officials reported downed trees from this storm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:30 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/9/2022 2:15 PM EDT At 229 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated. wilkes county officials reported downed trees from this storm). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/15/2018 2:44 PM EDT At 202 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near millers creek, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 2:02 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/15/2018 2:44 PM EDT At 202 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near millers creek, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, galax, north wilkesboro, wilkesboro, sparta, and independence. A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 pm edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia.
4/15/2018 1:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/15/2018 1:39 PM EDT At 135 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cedar rock, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
4/15/2018 1:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 4/15/2018 1:39 PM EDT At 135 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cedar rock, moving north at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
10/23/2017 5:57 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/10/2022 3:12 AM EDT The tornado warning for alleghany, northwestern surry, northeastern wilkes and northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, south central carroll and southeastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 600 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina. a tornado watch also remains in effect until 200 am edt for southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
10/23/2017 5:57 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 2/10/2022 3:11 AM EDT The tornado warning for alleghany, northwestern surry, northeastern wilkes and northeastern ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, south central carroll and southeastern grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 600 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm edt for north central and northwestern north carolina. a tornado watch also remains in effect until 200 am edt for southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
10/23/2017 5:45 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds downed two trees along jarvis roa in alleghany county NC, 7 miles WSW of Sparta, NC
10/23/2017 5:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/23/2017 5:48 PM EDT At 542 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, traphill, mouth of wilson, and mc grady.
10/23/2017 5:42 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/23/2017 5:48 PM EDT At 542 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over stone mountain state park, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, traphill, mouth of wilson, and mc grady.
10/23/2017 5:41 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds damaged a mobile home along little prne roa in alleghany county NC, 7 miles WSW of Sparta, NC
10/23/2017 5:41 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds uprooted and snapped several trees and damaged a barn along rector roa in alleghany county NC, 6.2 miles WSW of Sparta, NC
10/23/2017 5:35 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree along shawtown roa in alleghany county NC, 6.8 miles W of Sparta, NC
10/23/2017 5:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/23/2017 5:32 PM EDT At 526 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over dockery, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
10/23/2017 5:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 10/23/2017 5:33 PM EDT At 526 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over dockery, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
5/27/2017 8:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/27/2017 8:27 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southeastern smyth and western grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 830 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 am edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
5/27/2017 8:22 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/27/2017 8:28 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany and ashe counties in northwestern north carolina, southeastern smyth and western grayson counties in southwestern virginia will expire at 830 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 200 am edt for northwestern north carolina, and southwestern virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
5/27/2017 7:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/27/2017 8:01 PM EDT At 754 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rugby, moving southeast at 15 mph. a second strong thunderstorms was just north of bridle creek moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, and lansing.
5/27/2017 7:55 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/27/2017 8:02 PM EDT At 754 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rugby, moving southeast at 15 mph. a second strong thunderstorms was just north of bridle creek moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, independence, and lansing.
5/27/2017 7:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/27/2017 7:37 PM EDT At 732 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over troutdale, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/27/2017 7:32 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/27/2017 7:37 PM EDT At 732 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over troutdale, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/19/2017 2:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/19/2017 2:25 PM EDT At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from galax to near ennice to near mc grady, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
5/19/2017 2:20 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 5/19/2017 2:25 PM EDT At 220 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from galax to near ennice to near mc grady, moving east at 10 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
7/8/2016 7:24 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 7:27 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for central wilkes, western alleghany and eastern ashe counties will expire at 730 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm edt for north carolina and virginia. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as any reports of wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter. be advised that, while this warning has ended, a severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the eastern portions of wilkes and allehany counties.
7/8/2016 7:21 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 7:24 PM EDT At 720 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near doughton park to hays to near moravian falls, moving east at 70 mph (trained weather spotters report excessive wind damage from this line of storms). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, mount airy, north wilkesboro, elkin, wilkesboro, and fairview.
7/8/2016 7:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 7:21 PM EDT At 714 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from baywood to stratford to near wagoner to near wilbar, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, sparta, laurel springs, wilbar, boomer, and mc grady.
7/8/2016 7:06 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 7:11 PM EDT At 704 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lansing to glendale springs to near maple springs, moving east at 70 mph. additional storms capable of hail are located near windy gap and dobson (radar indicated and trained spotter verified). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
7/8/2016 6:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 7:05 PM EDT At 658 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near bridle creek to near grassy creek to near west jefferson to deep gap, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters reports extensive tree damage in portions of watauga county). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, and blowing rock. This includes appalachian state university.
7/8/2016 6:59 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 7:06 PM EDT At 658 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near bridle creek to near grassy creek to near west jefferson to deep gap, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters reports extensive tree damage in portions of watauga county). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, and blowing rock. This includes appalachian state university.
7/8/2016 6:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 6:48 PM EDT At 645 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from mouth of wilson to ashland to 7 miles northwest of peoria, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, and blowing rock. This includes appalachian state university.
7/8/2016 6:45 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 6:49 PM EDT At 645 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from mouth of wilson to ashland to 7 miles northwest of peoria, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, boone, sparta, jefferson, west jefferson, and blowing rock. This includes appalachian state university.
7/8/2016 6:24 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 6:28 PM EDT At 624 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near whitetop to 7 miles west of mountain city to near elizabethton, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/8/2016 6:24 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/8/2016 6:29 PM EDT At 624 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near whitetop to 7 miles west of mountain city to near elizabethton, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/23/2016 10:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/23/2016 10:29 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for yadkin, surry, stokes, wilkes, watauga, alleghany, ashe, southwestern patrick, southeastern grayson and carroll counties and the city of galax will expire at 1030 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for north carolina and virginia.
6/23/2016 10:26 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/23/2016 10:29 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for yadkin, surry, stokes, wilkes, watauga, alleghany, ashe, southwestern patrick, southeastern grayson and carroll counties and the city of galax will expire at 1030 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm edt for north carolina and virginia.
6/23/2016 10:02 PM EDT Thunderstorm winds brought down numerous trees in the community of ennice in alleghany county... n in alleghany county NC, 7.5 miles WSW of Sparta, NC
6/23/2016 9:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/23/2016 9:54 PM EDT At 949 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near dugspur to stone mountain state park to 7 miles west of mountain city, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, boone, mount airy, galax, north wilkesboro, and elkin. This includes appalachian state university.
6/23/2016 9:50 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/23/2016 9:54 PM EDT At 949 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near dugspur to stone mountain state park to 7 miles west of mountain city, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, boone, mount airy, galax, north wilkesboro, and elkin. This includes appalachian state university.
6/23/2016 9:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/23/2016 9:35 PM EDT At 929 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from gunton park to mouth of wilson to bristol va, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/23/2016 9:29 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/23/2016 9:35 PM EDT At 929 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from gunton park to mouth of wilson to bristol va, moving southeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/16/2016 11:36 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/16/2016 11:39 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for central yadkin, surry, northeastern wilkes and eastern alleghany counties will expire at 1145 pm edt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as any reports of wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/16/2016 11:15 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/16/2016 11:20 PM EDT At 1114 pm edt, a cluster of severe thunderstorm was located near mountain park, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, mount airy, north wilkesboro, elkin, fairview, and yadkinville.
6/16/2016 10:58 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, ashe, patrick, southern grayson, henry and southern carroll counties, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 1100 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rain and wind gusts are still possible with these thunderstorms. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as any reports of wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/16/2016 10:58 PM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for alleghany, ashe, patrick, southern grayson, henry and southern carroll counties, the city of martinsville and the city of galax will expire at 1100 pm edt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however, heavy rain and wind gusts are still possible with these thunderstorms. when it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as any reports of wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the national weather service by calling toll free at 1, 8 6 6, 2 1 5, 4 3 2 4. reports and pictures can also be shared on the national weather service blacksburg facebook page and on twitter.
6/16/2016 10:51 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/16/2016 10:55 PM EDT At 1049 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over glade valley, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
6/16/2016 10:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/16/2016 10:39 PM EDT At 1033 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pittsville to near fairy stone state park to fries, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, galax, sparta, jefferson, and stuart. This includes the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
6/16/2016 10:34 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/16/2016 10:39 PM EDT At 1033 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pittsville to near fairy stone state park to fries, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, martinsville, galax, sparta, jefferson, and stuart. This includes the martinsville speedway and martinsville airport.
6/16/2016 10:32 PM EDT Trees down on highway 1 in alleghany county NC, 0.2 miles NNW of Sparta, NC
6/16/2016 10:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/16/2016 10:11 PM EDT At 1007 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near burnt chimney to near alum ridge to near rural retreat, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/16/2016 10:07 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 6/16/2016 10:12 PM EDT At 1007 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near burnt chimney to near alum ridge to near rural retreat, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/2/2016 3:53 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 9 miles WNW of Sparta, NC, public reports hail up to the size of a quarter just north of the city of roaring gap in alleghany north carolina.
7/13/2015 7:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/13/2015 7:28 PM EDT At 724 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from independence to seven devils, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, boone, galax, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. This includes appalachian state university.
7/13/2015 7:25 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/13/2015 7:29 PM EDT At 724 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from independence to seven devils, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, boone, galax, sparta, jefferson, and west jefferson. This includes appalachian state university.
7/13/2015 6:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/13/2015 6:56 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. ashe county in northwestern north carolina. watauga county in northwestern north carolina. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. Grayson county in southwestern virginia.
7/13/2015 6:52 PM EDT Radar Image for Severe Thunderstorms near Sparta, NC at 7/13/2015 6:56 PM EDT The national weather service in blacksburg has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. ashe county in northwestern north carolina. watauga county in northwestern north carolina. alleghany county in northwestern north carolina. Grayson county in southwestern virginia.
6/26/2015 9:52 PM EDT At 950 pm edt, severe thunderstorms extended from near mouth of wilson to near stratford, and were moving northeast at 25 mph. these thunderstorms have a history of producing quarter size hail (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, mouth of wilson, volney, and grassy creek.
6/26/2015 9:52 PM EDT At 950 pm edt, severe thunderstorms extended from near mouth of wilson to near stratford, and were moving northeast at 25 mph. these thunderstorms have a history of producing quarter size hail (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Locations impacted include, sparta, independence, mouth of wilson, volney, and grassy creek.
6/26/2015 9:27 PM EDT At 927 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from jefferson to near laurel springs, moving northeast at 20 mph. these storms have a history of producing quarter size hail (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
6/26/2015 9:27 PM EDT At 927 pm edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from jefferson to near laurel springs, moving northeast at 20 mph. these storms have a history of producing quarter size hail (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
7/2/2014 8:17 PM EDT Two trees down in the piney creek are in alleghany county NC, 8.5 miles ESE of Sparta, NC
3/24/2012 3:24 PM EDT Half Dollar sized hail reported 6.8 miles W of Sparta, NC
3/15/2012 3:28 PM EDT Quarter sized hail reported 10 miles E of Sparta, NC, quarter size hail reported along state route 113 south of piney creek.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM One tree down on glade valley road along route 21 in alleghany county NC, 4.6 miles WNW of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM One tree down on pine swamp road in alleghany county NC, 3.6 miles N of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Trees down on new hope church roa in alleghany county NC, 8.8 miles ENE of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Trees dow in alleghany county NC, 3.3 miles SE of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Damage to a tin bar in alleghany county NC, 0.7 miles WNW of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM A tree was blown down on route 2 in alleghany county NC, 0.7 miles SE of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM A tree was blown down on us route 22 in alleghany county NC, 4.5 miles ESE of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Large limbs blown down in the stra in alleghany county NC, 7.2 miles E of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM A tree was blown down at the intersection of route 113 and route 22 in alleghany county NC, 9 miles E of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM A tree was blown down at 1700 allen roa in alleghany county NC, 9.9 miles E of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM A tree was blown down at the 4800 block of route 11 in alleghany county NC, 9.3 miles ENE of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM A tree was blown down on route 11 in alleghany county NC, 9.4 miles E of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Quarter sized hail reported 4.6 miles WNW of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Quarter sized hail reported 7.5 miles WSW of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Quarter sized hail reported 9.3 miles NW of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Tree down on blue ridge parkway at the intersection of route 1 in alleghany county NC, 10.2 miles NE of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Tree down on us 21 near the blue ridge parkwa in alleghany county NC, 6.7 miles NW of Sparta, NC
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Quarter sized hail reported 3 miles SSE of Sparta, NC, on hwy 21 near nc/va state line.
1/1/0001 12:00 AM Golf Ball sized hail reported 10.6 miles NE of Sparta, NC, hail began 652 pm and lasted 5 minutes. mostly dime to quarter sized...a few golf ball sized.