Lowrys, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lowrys, Chester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lowrys?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Chester forecast zone and Chester County — the most common reported hazard around Lowrys, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (17 days) and ice storms & sleet (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | Jun 2026 | Apr 22, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $120,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2022 | Dec 4, 2002 · $7.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Mar 16, 2017 · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2004 | Mar 31, 2002 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Feb 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2008 | Mar 7, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2012 | — |
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 Chester forecast zone and Chester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lowrys?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 56 miles west. 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 Lowrys | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 56 mi west | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 59 mi south | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 149 mi south | 18,000 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 Lowrys
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lowrys, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on August 16, 1994, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which passed about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Lowrys'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.
Lowrys radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lowrys, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 56 miles west. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lowrys?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lowrys the lowest scan from KGSP is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lowrys 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 Lowrys, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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