Hoopers Creek, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hoopers Creek, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hoopers Creek?
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 Hoopers Creek, 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 Hoopers Creek get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Hoopers Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Asheville Rgnl Ap weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 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 Hoopers Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 41 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 Hoopers Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 41 mi south-southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 74 mi northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 128 mi southeast | 14,000 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 Hoopers Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hoopers Creek. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 6, 1977, which passed about 18 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 278 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Hoopers 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.
Hoopers Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hoopers Creek, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 41 miles south-southeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hoopers Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hoopers Creek the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hoopers 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 Hoopers Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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