Lesslie, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lesslie, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lesslie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the York forecast zone and York County — the most common reported hazard around Lesslie, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | Feb 6, 2020 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2025 | Jul 23, 1997 · $207,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Sep 2024 | Mar 20, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Feb 2012 | Aug 29, 2006 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2004 | Dec 4, 2002 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Mar 16, 2017 · $50 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2004 | Feb 4, 2002 · 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 York forecast zone and York County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lesslie get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Lesslie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Catawba weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 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 Lesslie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 65 miles south. 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 Lesslie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 72 mi west | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 149 mi east-northeast | 17,900 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 Lesslie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lesslie, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1989, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 319 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 9, 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 Lesslie'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.
Lesslie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lesslie, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 65 miles south. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lesslie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lesslie the lowest scan from KCAE is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lesslie 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 Lesslie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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