Lake Park, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Park, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 165 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Park, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (55 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 165 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 1998 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 55 | May 2026 | Sep 16, 2018 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | May 2026 | Sep 16, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Aug 2012 | Jul 20, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2022 | Dec 4, 2002 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2016 | Mar 7, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Park get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Lake Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monroe 2 Se weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 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 Lake Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 83 miles south-southwest. 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 Lake Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 91 mi west | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 127 mi east-northeast | 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 Lake Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Park, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1989, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 5, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles east of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 24, 1955.
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 Lake Park'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.
Lake Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Park, NC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 83 miles south-southwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Park the lowest scan from KCAE is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Park 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 Lake Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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