Kingstree, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingstree, Williamsburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingstree?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Williamsburg forecast zone and Williamsburg County — the most common reported hazard around Kingstree, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (11 days) and flash flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2025 | Jun 3, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Oct 4, 2015 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2017 | Oct 4, 2015 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2015 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 1999 | Sep 5, 1996 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Sep 2022 | Oct 8, 2016 · $5.0 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 Williamsburg forecast zone and Williamsburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingstree get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Kingstree, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cades 4 W weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 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 Kingstree?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 77 miles west-northwest. 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 Kingstree | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 83 mi east-northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 99 mi southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Kingstree
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingstree, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an F2 on January 8, 1953, which passed about 25 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 26, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 10, 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 Kingstree'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.
Kingstree radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingstree, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 77 miles west-northwest. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingstree?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingstree the lowest scan from KCAE is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kingstree 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 Kingstree, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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