Fairview Crossroads, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairview Crossroads, Lexington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairview Crossroads?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 333 days in the Lexington forecast zone and Lexington County — the most common reported hazard around Fairview Crossroads, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 333 | Jun 2026 | Aug 30, 1998 · 1 death · $12,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Sep 2025 | Oct 10, 2015 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Nov 1, 2014 · $12,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2026 | Oct 8, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2015 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Jan 2022 | Oct 8, 2016 · $750,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $20 million 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 Lexington forecast zone and Lexington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairview Crossroads get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Fairview Crossroads, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Batesburg weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fairview Crossroads?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 19 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 Fairview Crossroads | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 19 mi northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 79 mi south-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 92 mi north-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Fairview Crossroads
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairview Crossroads, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 24, 1999.
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 Fairview Crossroads'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.
Fairview Crossroads radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairview Crossroads, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 19 miles northeast. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairview Crossroads?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairview Crossroads the lowest scan from KCAE is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairview Crossroads 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 Fairview Crossroads, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Batesburg-Leesville, SC radar 14 mi
- Gaston, SC radar 15 mi
- South Congaree, SC radar 16 mi
- Lexington, SC radar 18 mi
- Pine Ridge, SC radar 18 mi
- Springdale, SC radar 20 mi
- West Columbia, SC radar 22 mi
- Cayce, SC radar 22 mi
- Williston, SC radar 25 mi
- Irmo, SC radar 25 mi