Spartansburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spartansburg, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spartansburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 216 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Spartansburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (167 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 216 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2013 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 167 | Nov 2025 | Jan 2, 1996 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jul 2021 | Jul 21, 2003 · 1 death · $30 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Feb 2022 | Sep 9, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 1999 | Jun 12, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 1997 | — |
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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spartansburg get?
A normal year brings about 114 inches of snow to Spartansburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Union City Filtration Plant weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (30.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 14.5 | 27.6 | 30.3 | 21.3 | 15.8 | 3.8 | 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 Spartansburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 92 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 Spartansburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 92 mi north-northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 93 mi south-southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 107 mi southeast | 10,600 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 Spartansburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spartansburg, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 4, 2010.
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 Spartansburg'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.
Spartansburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spartansburg, PA?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 92 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spartansburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spartansburg the lowest scan from KBUF is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Spartansburg 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 Spartansburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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