McBee, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McBee, Chesterfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McBee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Chesterfield forecast zone and Chesterfield County — the most common reported hazard around McBee, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jul 2025 | Aug 23, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 30, 2010 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2024 | Sep 19, 2014 · $44,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $550,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2011 | Jun 21, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 1 | Jul 2005 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Feb 2015 | — |
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 Chesterfield forecast zone and Chesterfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover McBee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 61 miles southwest. 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 McBee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 61 mi southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 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 McBee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of McBee, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 14 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2022, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 12, 1967.
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 McBee'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.
McBee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McBee, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 61 miles southwest. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McBee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McBee the lowest scan from KCAE is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McBee 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 McBee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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