Ridgeland, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ridgeland, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ridgeland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 220 days in the Inland Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Ridgeland, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (11 days) and lightning casualties & damage (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 220 | Jun 2026 | Aug 30, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2021 | Jun 28, 2021 · $1,000 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 Inland Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ridgeland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 15 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 Ridgeland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 15 mi north-northwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 103 mi north | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 142 mi west | 16,700 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 Ridgeland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ridgeland, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an EF4 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 163 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 August 2, 2012.
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 Ridgeland'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.
Ridgeland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ridgeland, SC?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 15 miles north-northwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Ridgeland?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ridgeland the lowest scan from KCLX is about 800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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