Piedmont, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Piedmont, Anderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Piedmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 277 days in the Anderson forecast zone and Anderson County — the most common reported hazard around Piedmont, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 277 | Jun 2026 | Aug 7, 2023 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Jul 2023 | May 25, 1996 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jan 2024 | Feb 6, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Sep 2017 | Feb 14, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Dec 23, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $11 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 Anderson forecast zone and Anderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Piedmont get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Piedmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Pelzer weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 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 Piedmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 19 miles 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 Piedmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 19 mi northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 93 mi southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 114 mi north-northwest | 11,700 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 Piedmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Piedmont, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1952, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 419 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Piedmont'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.
Piedmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Piedmont, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 19 miles northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Piedmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Piedmont the lowest scan from KGSP is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Piedmont 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 Piedmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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