Fairfax, SC Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Fairfax, Allendale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Fairfax?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Allendale forecast zone and Allendale County — the most common reported hazard around Fairfax, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (6 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (6 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	110	Jun 2026	Apr 10, 2009 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat	6	Aug 2011	—
Hurricanes & tropical storms	6	Sep 2024	Sep 15, 1999 · $17 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	5	Jan 2026	—
Ice storms & sleet	5	Feb 2014	Jan 10, 2011 · $75,000 damage
Flash flooding	4	Jul 2013	Jul 11, 2013 · $20,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	3	Aug 2018	Jul 18, 2015 · $15,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	2	Feb 2026	—

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 Allendale forecast zone and Allendale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Fairfax?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 24 miles south-southeast. 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 Fairfax	View
KCLX Charleston, SC	24 mi south-southeast	1,400 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCAE Columbia, SC	69 mi north	5,500 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJGX Robins AFB, GA	124 mi west	13,500 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 Fairfax

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairfax, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF4 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Fairfax'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.

Fairfax radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairfax, SC?

KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 24 miles south-southeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Fairfax?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairfax the lowest scan from KCLX is about 1,400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Fairfax 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 Fairfax, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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