Jenkinsville, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jenkinsville, Fairfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jenkinsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County — the most common reported hazard around Jenkinsville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (15 days) and ice storms & sleet (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 186 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2015 · $120,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2022 | Jan 30, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Oct 4, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2022 | Oct 24, 2008 · $60,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 1996 | Jun 22, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 1 | Aug 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 · $5,000 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 Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jenkinsville get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Jenkinsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Little Mtn weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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 Jenkinsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 27 miles south-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Jenkinsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 27 mi south-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 66 mi northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 115 mi south | 12,000 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 Jenkinsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jenkinsville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 4 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which passed about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 23, 2014.
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 Jenkinsville'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.
Jenkinsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jenkinsville, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 27 miles south-southeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jenkinsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jenkinsville the lowest scan from KCAE is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jenkinsville 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 Jenkinsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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