Scranton, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scranton, Florence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scranton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Florence forecast zone and Florence County — the most common reported hazard around Scranton, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (16 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Mar 2026 | Jul 16, 2016 · $255,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2017 | Sep 14, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2024 | Oct 8, 2016 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2024 | Oct 4, 2015 · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2023 | Sep 5, 1996 · $330,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2004 · $4.8 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2022 | Oct 8, 2016 · 2 deaths |
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 Florence forecast zone and Florence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scranton get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Scranton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cades 4 W weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 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 Scranton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 76 miles east. 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 Scranton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 76 mi east | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 79 mi west | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 115 mi southwest | 11,900 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 Scranton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scranton, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 20, 1980, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 27, 2024, which passed about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 10, 2011.
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 Scranton'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.
Scranton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scranton, SC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 76 miles east. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scranton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scranton the lowest scan from KLTX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Scranton 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 Scranton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Pamplico, SC radar 11 mi
- Kingstree, SC radar 18 mi
- Florence, SC radar 18 mi
- Johnsonville, SC radar 19 mi
- Timmonsville, SC radar 19 mi
- Marion, SC radar 27 mi
- Darlington, SC radar 27 mi
- Manning, SC radar 31 mi
- Aynor, SC radar 31 mi