Hickory Grove, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hickory Grove, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hickory Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the York forecast zone and York County — the most common reported hazard around Hickory Grove, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | Feb 6, 2020 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2025 | Jul 23, 1997 · $207,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Sep 2024 | Mar 20, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Feb 2012 | Aug 29, 2006 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2004 | Dec 4, 2002 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Mar 16, 2017 · $50 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2004 | Feb 4, 2002 · 1 death |
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 York forecast zone and York County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hickory Grove get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Hickory Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gaffney 6 E weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 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 Hickory Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 46 miles west. 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 Hickory Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 46 mi west | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 73 mi south-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 139 mi northwest | 16,000 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 Hickory Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hickory Grove, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 27, 1973, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 299 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 3, 1974.
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 Hickory Grove'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.
Hickory Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hickory Grove, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 46 miles west. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hickory Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hickory Grove the lowest scan from KGSP is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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