Sandy Springs, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandy Springs, Anderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandy Springs?
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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Sandy Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clemson Univ weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 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 Sandy Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 36 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 Sandy Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 36 mi east-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 114 mi north-northwest | 11,800 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 Sandy Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandy Springs, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 330 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Sandy Springs'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.
Sandy Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandy Springs, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 36 miles east-northeast. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandy Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandy Springs the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Clemson, SC radar 7 mi
- Anderson, SC radar 8 mi
- Central, SC radar 8 mi
- Seneca, SC radar 13 mi
- Liberty, SC radar 13 mi
- Williamston, SC radar 15 mi
- Belton, SC radar 16 mi
- West Pelzer, SC radar 16 mi
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