Hardeeville, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hardeeville, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hardeeville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 220 days in the Inland Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Hardeeville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (11 days) and lightning casualties & damage (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 220 | Jun 2026 | Aug 30, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2021 | Jun 28, 2021 · $1,000 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 Inland Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hardeeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 25 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 Hardeeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 25 mi north | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 114 mi north | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJAX Jacksonville, FL | 131 mi south-southwest | 14,600 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 Hardeeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hardeeville, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on April 5, 2022, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 266 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 27, 2011.
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 Hardeeville'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.
Hardeeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hardeeville, SC?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 25 miles north. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Hardeeville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Hardeeville the lowest scan from KCLX is about 1,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Hardeeville 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 Hardeeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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