La France, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La France, Anderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La France?
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 La France, 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.
How much snow does La France get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to La France, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clemson Univ weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 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 La France?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 36 miles east-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 La France | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 36 mi east-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 105 mi east-southeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 113 mi north-northwest | 11,600 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 La France
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of La France, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 329 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 La France'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.
La France radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La France, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 36 miles east-northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La France?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La France the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for La France 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 La France, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Pendleton, SC radar 2 mi
- Clemson, SC radar 5 mi
- Central, SC radar 7 mi
- Anderson, SC radar 10 mi
- Seneca, SC radar 12 mi
- Liberty, SC radar 13 mi
- Williamston, SC radar 17 mi
- West Pelzer, SC radar 17 mi
- Belton, SC radar 17 mi
- Easley, SC radar 18 mi