Adams Run, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Adams Run, Charleston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Adams Run?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 222 days in the Charleston forecast zone and Charleston County — the most common reported hazard around Adams Run, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (100 days) and lightning casualties & damage (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 222 | Jun 2026 | Aug 11, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 100 | Jun 2026 | Dec 17, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 39 | Aug 2025 | Jun 18, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2025 | Jul 19, 2013 · $20,000 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 Charleston forecast zone and Charleston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Adams Run?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 41 miles west. 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 Adams Run | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 41 mi west | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 96 mi north-northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 141 mi northeast | 16,500 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 Adams Run
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Adams Run, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F3 on September 11, 1960, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 2, 2012.
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 Adams Run'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.
Adams Run radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Adams Run, SC?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 41 miles west. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Adams Run?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Adams Run the lowest scan from KCLX is about 2,700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Adams Run 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 Adams Run, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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