Sheldon, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sheldon, Beaufort County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sheldon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 214 days in the Beaufort forecast zone and Beaufort County — the most common reported hazard around Sheldon, mostly in June and July. Next come lightning casualties & damage (46 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 214 | Jun 2026 | Sep 20, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 46 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Aug 2025 | Jul 21, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Aug 2024 | Jul 7, 2020 · $10,000 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 Beaufort forecast zone and Beaufort County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sheldon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 15 miles west-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 Sheldon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 15 mi west-northwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 95 mi north | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJGX Robins AFB, GA | 149 mi west | 17,900 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 Sheldon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sheldon, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 26, 2024, which passed about 3 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 127 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Sheldon'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.
Sheldon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sheldon, SC?
KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 15 miles west-northwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Sheldon?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sheldon the lowest scan from KCLX is about 800 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Sheldon 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 Sheldon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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