Peak, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peak, Newberry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 204 days in the Newberry forecast zone and Newberry County — the most common reported hazard around Peak, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (15 days) and ice storms & sleet (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 204 | Jun 2026 | Feb 28, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2026 | Jan 18, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | Oct 4, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 5 deaths · $23 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jan 2020 | Apr 7, 2015 · $36,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2008 | Oct 24, 2008 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Newberry forecast zone and Newberry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Peak get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Peak, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Little Mtn weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Peak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 23 miles south-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 Peak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 23 mi south-southeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 68 mi northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 111 mi south | 11,200 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 Peak
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peak, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 9 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 244 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 2, 1984.
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 Peak'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.
Peak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peak, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 23 miles south-southeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peak the lowest scan from KCAE is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Peak 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 Peak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Chapin, SC radar 5 mi
- Prosperity, SC radar 12 mi
- Irmo, SC radar 12 mi
- Newberry, SC radar 16 mi
- Winnsboro, SC radar 16 mi
- Lexington, SC radar 18 mi
- Blythewood, SC radar 19 mi
- West Columbia, SC radar 21 mi
- Springdale, SC radar 23 mi
- Whitmire, SC radar 25 mi