Gifford, SC Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Gifford, Hampton 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 Gifford?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Hampton forecast zone and Hampton County — the most common reported hazard around Gifford, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (10 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds163Jun 2026Jul 1, 2012 · $30,000 damage
Flash flooding10Aug 2024Aug 6, 2024 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms9Sep 2024Sep 26, 2024 · $3.5 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2006—
Heavy snow & winter storms5Jan 2026Feb 12, 2010 · $10,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2014Feb 12, 2014 · 1 death
High winds3Mar 2008Mar 8, 2008 · $2,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Feb 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 Hampton forecast zone and Hampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Gifford?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 18 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GiffordView
KCLX
Charleston, SC		18 mi southeast1,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCAE
Columbia, SC		76 mi north6,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		123 mi west13,300 ftLimited — 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 Gifford

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gifford, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF4 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 26, 2024, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Gifford'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.

Gifford radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Gifford, SC?

KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 18 miles southeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Gifford?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gifford the lowest scan from KCLX is about 1,000 ft up.

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

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