Luray, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Luray, Hampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Luray?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Hampton forecast zone and Hampton County — the most common reported hazard around Luray, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (10 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2012 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 · $3.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2006 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2014 | Feb 12, 2014 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2008 | Mar 8, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 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 Hampton forecast zone and Hampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Luray?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 16 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 Luray | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 16 mi southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 79 mi north | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 123 mi west | 13,200 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 Luray
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Luray, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF4 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 26, 2024, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 22, 2020.
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 Luray'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.
Luray radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Luray, SC?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 16 miles southeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Luray?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Luray the lowest scan from KCLX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Luray 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 Luray, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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