Five Forks, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Five Forks, Greenville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Five Forks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 309 days in the Southern Greenville forecast zone and Greenville County — the most common reported hazard around Five Forks, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (70 days) and flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 309 | Jun 2026 | Mar 15, 1996 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Sep 2024 | Aug 9, 2014 · 2 deaths · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2024 | Feb 6, 2020 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2023 | Jun 20, 2000 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $15 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 Southern Greenville forecast zone and Greenville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Five Forks get?
A normal year brings about 3.9 inches of snow to Five Forks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greer weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 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 Five Forks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 5 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 Five Forks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 5 mi north | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 87 mi southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 115 mi northwest | 11,900 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 Five Forks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Five Forks, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1989, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 447 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 2, 1957.
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 Five Forks'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.
Five Forks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Five Forks, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 5 miles north. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Five Forks?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Five Forks the lowest scan from KGSP is about 200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Five Forks 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 Five Forks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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