Etowah, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Etowah, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Etowah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Etowah, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2007 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | May 2026 | Sep 26, 2024 · 7 deaths · $200 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 42 | Feb 2026 | Apr 16, 2007 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 41 | Sep 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $8.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | Mar 15, 1997 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | May 2023 | Apr 5, 2012 · $200,000 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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Etowah get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Etowah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pisgah Forest 3 Ne weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 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 Etowah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 36 miles 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 Etowah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 36 mi southeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 75 mi northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 126 mi southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Etowah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Etowah, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an EF2 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 264 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 10, 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 Etowah'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.
Etowah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Etowah, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 36 miles southeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Etowah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Etowah the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Etowah 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 Etowah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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