Orangeburg, SC Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Orangeburg, Orangeburg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Orangeburg?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 256 days in the Central Orangeburg forecast zone and Orangeburg County — the most common reported hazard around Orangeburg, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and lightning casualties & damage (7 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	256	Jun 2026	May 29, 2012 · 1 death · $4,000 damage
Flash flooding	24	May 2026	Oct 3, 2015 · $30 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	7	Jul 2008	Jul 5, 2008 · 1 death
Flooding	7	May 2025	Nov 7, 2024 · 2 deaths
Hurricanes & tropical storms	3	Sep 2024	Sep 27, 2024 · $6.9 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	3	Feb 2026	—
High winds	2	Jan 2024	—

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 Central Orangeburg forecast zone and Orangeburg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Orangeburg?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 35 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 Orangeburg	View
KCAE Columbia, SC	35 mi north-northwest	2,200 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCLX Charleston, SC	59 mi south	4,400 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KGSP Greer, SC	123 mi northwest	13,300 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 Orangeburg

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orangeburg, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 30, 2025, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 26, 2000.

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 Orangeburg'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.

Orangeburg radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Orangeburg, SC?

KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 35 miles north-northwest. KCLX (Charleston, SC) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Orangeburg?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Orangeburg the lowest scan from KCAE is about 2,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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