Tryon, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tryon, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tryon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Eastern Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Tryon, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (22 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2025 | May 2, 2003 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Oct 2012 | Apr 16, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2019 | Jun 2, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $4.0 million 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 Eastern Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tryon get?
A normal year brings about 4.9 inches of snow to Tryon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tryon weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 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 Tryon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 23 miles south. 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 Tryon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 23 mi south | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 93 mi northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 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 Tryon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tryon, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1989, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 394 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 2, 1957.
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 Tryon'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.
Tryon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tryon, NC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 23 miles south. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tryon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tryon the lowest scan from KGSP is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tryon 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 Tryon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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