Cameron, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cameron, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cameron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Cameron, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (10 days) and flash flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | Jun 2025 | Apr 22, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Nov 2024 | Oct 3, 2015 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $2.9 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2016 | Oct 8, 2016 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2016 | May 6, 2013 · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2003 | — |
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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cameron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 36 miles northwest. 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 Cameron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 36 mi northwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 65 mi south-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 126 mi northwest | 13,700 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 Cameron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cameron, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 30, 2025, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 26, 2000.
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 Cameron'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.
Cameron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cameron, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 36 miles northwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cameron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cameron the lowest scan from KCAE is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cameron 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 Cameron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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