Van Wyck, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Van Wyck, Lancaster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Van Wyck?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Northern Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County — the most common reported hazard around Van Wyck, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (21 days) and lightning casualties & damage (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Jun 2026 | May 22, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | May 2026 | Sep 19, 2014 · $85,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2018 | Apr 8, 2005 · $125,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2020 | Jan 12, 2015 · 1 death · $8,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $200,000 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 Northern Lancaster forecast zone and Lancaster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Van Wyck get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Van Wyck, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Catawba weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 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 Van Wyck?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 65 miles south-southwest. 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 Van Wyck | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 65 mi south-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 79 mi west | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,900 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 Van Wyck
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Van Wyck, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 8, 1957, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 5, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 281 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 24, 1955.
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 Van Wyck'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.
Van Wyck radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Van Wyck, SC?
KCAE (Columbia, SC), about 65 miles south-southwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Van Wyck?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Van Wyck the lowest scan from KCAE is about 5,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Van Wyck 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 Van Wyck, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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