Mountville, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountville, Laurens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 206 days in the Laurens forecast zone and Laurens County — the most common reported hazard around Mountville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 206 | May 2026 | Jun 16, 2009 · 1 death · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2026 | Jul 23, 1997 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2017 | Mar 7, 2004 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2015 | Dec 4, 2002 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Dec 29, 2000 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2013 | Aug 30, 2006 · $500,000 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 Laurens forecast zone and Laurens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mountville get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Mountville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurens weather station 9.1 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 | 0.2 | 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 Mountville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 38 miles north-northwest. 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 Mountville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 38 mi north-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 57 mi east-southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,500 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 Mountville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 31, 1973, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 15, 2008.
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 Mountville'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.
Mountville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountville, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 38 miles north-northwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountville the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mountville 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 Mountville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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