Marble, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marble, Cherokee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marble?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County — the most common reported hazard around Marble, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 1997 · $37,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Mar 19, 1996 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2023 | Oct 17, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2022 | May 6, 2003 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2013 | — |
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 Cherokee forecast zone and Cherokee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marble get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Marble, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murphy 4Ese weather station 7.7 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 Marble?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 75 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 Marble | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 75 mi north-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 99 mi east-southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 123 mi west | 13,300 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 Marble
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marble, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 2 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 5 miles south of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Marble'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.
Marble radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marble, NC?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 75 miles north-northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marble?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marble the lowest scan from KMRX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Marble 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 Marble, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Murphy, NC radar 8 mi
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