Marshall, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marshall, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marshall?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 108 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Marshall, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (87 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 108 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 5 deaths · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2001 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2010 | Jun 4, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marshall get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Marshall, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marshall weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 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 Marshall?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 48 miles west-northwest. 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 Marshall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 48 mi west-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 68 mi south-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 129 mi north-northwest | 14,200 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 Marshall
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marshall, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 1, 1990.
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 Marshall'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.
Marshall radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marshall, NC?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 48 miles west-northwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marshall?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marshall the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marshall 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 Marshall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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