Coosawhatchie, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coosawhatchie, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coosawhatchie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 220 days in the Inland Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Coosawhatchie, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (11 days) and lightning casualties & damage (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 220 | Jun 2026 | Aug 30, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2021 | Jun 28, 2021 · $1,000 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 Inland Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Coosawhatchie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 8 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 Coosawhatchie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 8 mi northwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 95 mi north | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 141 mi west | 16,400 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 Coosawhatchie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coosawhatchie, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF4 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 22, 2020.
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 Coosawhatchie'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.
Coosawhatchie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coosawhatchie, SC?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 8 miles northwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Coosawhatchie?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Coosawhatchie the lowest scan from KCLX is about 400 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Coosawhatchie 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 Coosawhatchie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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