The Cliffs Valley, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for The Cliffs Valley, Greenville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits The Cliffs Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 309 days in the Greenville Mountains forecast zone and Greenville County — the most common reported hazard around The Cliffs Valley, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (70 days) and flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 309 | Jun 2026 | Mar 15, 1996 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Sep 2024 | Aug 9, 2014 · 2 deaths · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2024 | Feb 6, 2020 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2023 | Jun 20, 2000 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Greenville Mountains forecast zone and Greenville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does The Cliffs Valley get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to The Cliffs Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cleveland 3S weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 The Cliffs Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 22 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 The Cliffs Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 22 mi southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 89 mi northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 111 mi southeast | 11,300 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 The Cliffs Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of The Cliffs Valley, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 27, 1973, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 397 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 21, 2017.
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 The Cliffs Valley'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.
The Cliffs Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to The Cliffs Valley, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 22 miles southeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near The Cliffs Valley?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over The Cliffs Valley the lowest scan from KGSP is about 1,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for The Cliffs Valley 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 The Cliffs Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Travelers Rest, SC radar 12 mi
- Landrum, SC radar 14 mi
- Greer, SC radar 18 mi
- Inman, SC radar 21 mi
- Lyman, SC radar 21 mi
- Greenville, SC radar 21 mi
- Duncan, SC radar 22 mi
- Wellford, SC radar 23 mi
- Pickens, SC radar 23 mi
- Easley, SC radar 24 mi