Honea Path, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Honea Path, Anderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Honea Path?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 277 days in the Anderson forecast zone and Anderson County — the most common reported hazard around Honea Path, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 277 | Jun 2026 | Aug 7, 2023 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Jul 2023 | May 25, 1996 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jan 2024 | Feb 6, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Sep 2017 | Feb 14, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Dec 23, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $11 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 Anderson forecast zone and Anderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Honea Path?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 32 miles north-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 Honea Path | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 32 mi north-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 81 mi east-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 132 mi north-northwest | 14,700 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 Honea Path
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Honea Path, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 31, 1973, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 12, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 15, 2008.
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 Honea Path'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.
Honea Path radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Honea Path, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 32 miles north-northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Honea Path?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Honea Path the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Honea Path 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 Honea Path, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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