Bent Creek, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bent Creek, Buncombe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bent Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Buncombe forecast zone and Buncombe County — the most common reported hazard around Bent Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and high winds (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2022 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 56 | Feb 2026 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 15 deaths · $300 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Jan 2019 | Dec 15, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Feb 2011 | Jun 8, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2004 · 2 deaths · $40 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Buncombe forecast zone and Buncombe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bent Creek get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Bent Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Candler 1 W weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bent Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 49 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Bent Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 49 mi south-southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 63 mi northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 137 mi southeast | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Bent Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bent Creek, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and February. The strongest was an F2 on January 10, 1975, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 8, 2024.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Bent Creek's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Bent Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bent Creek, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 49 miles south-southeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bent Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bent Creek the lowest scan from KGSP is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bent Creek free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Bent Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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