Lake Murray of Richland, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Murray of Richland, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Murray of Richland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 330 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Murray of Richland, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (114 days) and lightning casualties & damage (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 330 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 114 | May 2026 | Oct 4, 2015 · 2 deaths · $10 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 21 | Jul 2025 | Jun 12, 2006 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2025 | Sep 26, 2015 · $62,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Jan 2022 | Jan 3, 2022 · 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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Murray of Richland get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Lake Murray of Richland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Little Mtn weather station 10.1 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 Lake Murray of Richland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 15 miles 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 Lake Murray of Richland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 15 mi southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 76 mi northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 102 mi south | 9,900 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 Lake Murray of Richland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Murray of Richland, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and August. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 17 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 303 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Lake Murray of Richland'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.
Lake Murray of Richland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Murray of Richland, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 15 miles southeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Murray of Richland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Murray of Richland the lowest scan from KCAE is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Murray of Richland 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 Lake Murray of Richland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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