Horse Shoe, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Horse Shoe, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Horse Shoe?
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 Horse Shoe, 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 Horse Shoe get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Horse Shoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pisgah Forest 3 Ne weather station 6.3 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 Horse Shoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 37 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 Horse Shoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 37 mi south-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 75 mi northwest | 6,200 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 Horse Shoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Horse Shoe, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an EF2 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 20 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles east of town.
Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Horse Shoe'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.
Horse Shoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Horse Shoe, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 37 miles south-southeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Horse Shoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Horse Shoe the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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