Cashiers, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cashiers, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cashiers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Southern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Cashiers, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Mar 2026 | Oct 25, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Dec 2011 | Aug 8, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $3.0 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 Southern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cashiers get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Cashiers, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Highlands weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cashiers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 52 miles east-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 Cashiers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 52 mi east-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 75 mi north-northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 138 mi southeast | 15,900 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 Cashiers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cashiers, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2024, which passed about 7 miles north of town.
Hail: 198 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 11, 2011.
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 Cashiers'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.
Cashiers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cashiers, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 52 miles east-southeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cashiers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cashiers the lowest scan from KGSP is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cashiers 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 Cashiers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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