Monetta, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monetta, Saluda County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monetta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Saluda forecast zone and Saluda County — the most common reported hazard around Monetta, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (12 days) and flash flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Jul 31, 2011 · $210,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Nov 1, 2014 · $6,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | May 2017 | Sep 28, 2016 · $35,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 3 deaths · $37 million damage |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2008 | Oct 24, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | May 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 Saluda forecast zone and Saluda County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monetta get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Monetta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Batesburg weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 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 Monetta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 29 miles east-northeast. 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 Monetta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 29 mi east-northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 89 mi south-southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Monetta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monetta, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 29, 2017.
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 Monetta'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.
Monetta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monetta, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 29 miles east-northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monetta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monetta the lowest scan from KCAE is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monetta 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 Monetta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Johnston, SC radar 11 mi
- Saluda, SC radar 14 mi
- Edgefield, SC radar 19 mi
- Aiken, SC radar 23 mi
- Lexington, SC radar 24 mi
- Prosperity, SC radar 26 mi
- Chapin, SC radar 27 mi
- Burnettown, SC radar 27 mi
- South Congaree, SC radar 27 mi