Sharon, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sharon, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sharon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the York forecast zone and York County — the most common reported hazard around Sharon, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | Feb 6, 2020 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2025 | Jul 23, 1997 · $207,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 26, 2004 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Sep 2024 | Mar 20, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Feb 2012 | Aug 29, 2006 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2004 | Dec 4, 2002 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Mar 16, 2017 · $50 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2004 | Feb 4, 2002 · 1 death |
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 York forecast zone and York County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sharon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 50 miles west. 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 Sharon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 50 mi west | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 70 mi south | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 143 mi northwest | 16,800 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 Sharon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sharon, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1994, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 304 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 3, 1974.
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 Sharon'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.
Sharon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sharon, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 50 miles west. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sharon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sharon the lowest scan from KGSP is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sharon 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 Sharon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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