DeBordieu Colony, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for DeBordieu Colony, Georgetown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits DeBordieu Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Coastal Georgetown forecast zone and Georgetown County — the most common reported hazard around DeBordieu Colony, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and lightning casualties & damage (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jul 2025 | Jun 10, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Oct 2025 | Sep 16, 2018 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jul 2019 | Jul 4, 2019 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Sep 2024 | Oct 8, 2016 · $34 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Dec 2018 | Mar 20, 2001 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2024 | Dec 7, 2011 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2015 | — |
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 Coastal Georgetown forecast zone and Georgetown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover DeBordieu Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 61 miles 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 DeBordieu Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 61 mi northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 119 mi west-northwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 119 mi west-southwest | 12,500 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 DeBordieu Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of DeBordieu Colony, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an F2 on October 11, 2002, which touched down about 7 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 27, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 113 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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.
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DeBordieu Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to DeBordieu Colony, SC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 61 miles northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in DeBordieu Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over DeBordieu Colony the lowest scan from KLTX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for DeBordieu Colony 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 DeBordieu Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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