Hayesville, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hayesville, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hayesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Hayesville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and high winds (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Mar 2026 | May 27, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2009 | Oct 17, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | May 2026 | May 6, 2003 · $954,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Mar 2021 | — |
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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hayesville get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Hayesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murphy 4Ese weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 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 Hayesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 81 miles north-northeast. 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 Hayesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 91 mi east | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 124 mi south-southwest | 13,400 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 Hayesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hayesville, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 3, 1974.
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 Hayesville'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.
Hayesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hayesville, NC?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 81 miles north-northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hayesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hayesville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hayesville 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 Hayesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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