Parker, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parker, Greenville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 309 days in the Central Greenville forecast zone and Greenville County — the most common reported hazard around Parker, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (70 days) and flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 309 | Jun 2026 | Mar 15, 1996 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Sep 2024 | Aug 9, 2014 · 2 deaths · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2024 | Feb 6, 2020 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2023 | Jun 20, 2000 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 4 deaths · $15 million 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 Central Greenville forecast zone and Greenville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parker get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Parker, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Travelers Rest 2Ne weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Parker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 13 miles east. 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 Parker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 13 mi east | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 98 mi southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 106 mi north-northwest | 10,400 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 Parker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parker, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1952, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 424 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 21, 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 Parker'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.
Parker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parker, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 13 miles east. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Parker?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Parker the lowest scan from KGSP is about 700 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Parker 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 Parker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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