Turbeville, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Turbeville, Clarendon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Turbeville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 158 days in the Clarendon forecast zone and Clarendon County — the most common reported hazard around Turbeville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (14 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 158 | May 2026 | May 23, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2024 | Oct 4, 2015 · $11 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2026 | Jan 28, 2014 · $12,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2000 | Jun 17, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 1999 | Aug 1, 1999 · 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 Clarendon forecast zone and Clarendon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Turbeville get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Turbeville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cades 4 W weather station 10.7 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 Turbeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 63 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 Turbeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 63 mi west | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLTX Wilmington, NC | 91 mi east | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 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 Turbeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Turbeville, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 2007, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 30, 2023, which touched down about 2 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 167 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 25, 2000.
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 Turbeville'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.
Turbeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Turbeville, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 63 miles west. KLTX (Wilmington, NC) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Turbeville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Turbeville the lowest scan from KCAE is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Turbeville 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 Turbeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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