McColl, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McColl, Marlboro County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McColl?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Marlboro forecast zone and Marlboro County — the most common reported hazard around McColl, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (13 days) and ice storms & sleet (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2025 | Apr 13, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2015 | Feb 17, 2003 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2024 | Aug 3, 1996 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2022 | Oct 8, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2015 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2004 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2001 | Mar 9, 1998 · $75,000 damage |
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 Marlboro forecast zone and Marlboro County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McColl get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to McColl, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurinburg weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 McColl?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 79 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 McColl | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 79 mi southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 91 mi northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,000 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 McColl
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of McColl, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which crossed near town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 14, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 24, 2016.
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 McColl'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.
McColl radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McColl, SC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 79 miles southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McColl?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McColl the lowest scan from KLTX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McColl 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 McColl, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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