Denmark, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Denmark, Bamberg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Denmark?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Bamberg forecast zone and Bamberg County — the most common reported hazard around Denmark, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (10 days) and ice storms & sleet (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jul 2025 | Aug 22, 2007 · $5.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2025 | Sep 26, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | Jan 28, 2014 · $12,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2017 | Oct 8, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $4.6 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 1997 | Aug 16, 1997 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | May 2016 | — |
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 Bamberg forecast zone and Bamberg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Denmark?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 44 miles north. 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 Denmark | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 44 mi north | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 46 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 125 mi north-northwest | 13,600 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 Denmark
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Denmark, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 20, 2008.
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 Denmark'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.
Denmark radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Denmark, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 44 miles north. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 46 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Denmark?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Denmark the lowest scan from KCAE is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Denmark 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 Denmark, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bamberg, SC radar 6 mi
- Blackville, SC radar 10 mi
- Barnwell, SC radar 14 mi
- Williston, SC radar 18 mi
- Orangeburg, SC radar 20 mi
- Allendale, SC radar 23 mi
- Fairfax, SC radar 25 mi
- Hampton, SC radar 31 mi
- St. Matthews, SC radar 32 mi
- Varnville, SC radar 32 mi