Tatum, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tatum, Marlboro County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tatum?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Marlboro forecast zone and Marlboro County — the most common reported hazard around Tatum, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (13 days) and ice storms & sleet (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2025 | Apr 13, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2015 | Feb 17, 2003 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2024 | Aug 3, 1996 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2022 | Oct 8, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2015 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2004 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2001 | Mar 9, 1998 · $75,000 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 Marlboro forecast zone and Marlboro County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tatum get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Tatum, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurinburg weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 Tatum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 80 miles southeast. 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 Tatum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 80 mi southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 94 mi northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Tatum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tatum, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which crossed near town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 14, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 24, 2016.
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 Tatum'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.
Tatum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tatum, SC?
KLTX (Wilmington, NC), about 80 miles southeast. KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tatum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tatum the lowest scan from KLTX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tatum 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 Tatum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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