Ridge Spring, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ridge Spring, Saluda County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ridge Spring?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Saluda forecast zone and Saluda County — the most common reported hazard around Ridge Spring, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (12 days) and flash flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Jul 31, 2011 · $210,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Nov 1, 2014 · $6,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | May 2017 | Sep 28, 2016 · $35,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 3 deaths · $37 million damage |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2008 | Oct 24, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | May 2026 | — |
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 Saluda forecast zone and Saluda County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ridge Spring get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Ridge Spring, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Batesburg weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 Ridge Spring?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 32 miles east-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 Ridge Spring | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 32 mi east-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 78 mi north-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Ridge Spring
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ridge Spring, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 29, 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 Ridge Spring'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.
Ridge Spring radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ridge Spring, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 32 miles east-northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ridge Spring?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ridge Spring the lowest scan from KCAE is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ridge Spring 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 Ridge Spring, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Johnston, SC radar 8 mi
- Batesburg-Leesville, SC radar 9 mi
- Saluda, SC radar 12 mi
- Edgefield, SC radar 16 mi
- Aiken, SC radar 22 mi
- Burnettown, SC radar 25 mi
- Prosperity, SC radar 27 mi
- Lexington, SC radar 27 mi
- North Augusta, SC radar 28 mi
- Chapin, SC radar 29 mi