Glenville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glenville, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glenville?
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 Glenville, 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 Glenville get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Glenville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Highlands weather station 9 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 Glenville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 55 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 Glenville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 55 mi east-southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 71 mi north-northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 142 mi southeast | 16,600 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 Glenville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glenville, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2024, which passed about 3 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Glenville'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.
Glenville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glenville, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 55 miles east-southeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glenville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glenville the lowest scan from KGSP is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glenville 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 Glenville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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