Longcreek, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Longcreek, Oconee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Longcreek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 211 days in the Oconee Mountains forecast zone and Oconee County — the most common reported hazard around Longcreek, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (21 days) and lightning casualties & damage (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 211 | Jun 2026 | Feb 21, 1997 · $130,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jan 2024 | Feb 6, 2020 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2017 | Jul 27, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Sep 2022 | Feb 6, 2020 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Oconee Mountains forecast zone and Oconee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Longcreek get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Longcreek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Long Creek weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 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 Longcreek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 59 miles east. 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 Longcreek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 59 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 96 mi north | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 124 mi southwest | 13,300 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 Longcreek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Longcreek, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 265 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 28, 2002.
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 Longcreek'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.
Longcreek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Longcreek, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 59 miles east. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Longcreek?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Longcreek the lowest scan from KGSP is about 4,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Longcreek 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 Longcreek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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