Aynor, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aynor, Horry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aynor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Northern Horry forecast zone and Horry County — the most common reported hazard around Aynor, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and lightning casualties & damage (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 186 | Jun 2026 | May 20, 2005 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Oct 2025 | Sep 15, 2018 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 45 | Apr 2026 | Aug 16, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Aug 2025 | Oct 4, 2015 · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Storm surge | 2 | Sep 2001 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2022 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2022 | — |
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 Northern Horry forecast zone and Horry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Aynor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 45 miles east. 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 Aynor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 45 mi east | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 110 mi west | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,100 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 Aynor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aynor, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 7, 1995, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 27, 2024, which passed about 8 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 228 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 10, 2011.
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 Aynor'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.
Aynor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aynor, SC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 45 miles east. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Aynor?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Aynor the lowest scan from KLTX is about 3,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Aynor 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 Aynor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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