Varnville, SC Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Varnville, Hampton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Varnville?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Hampton forecast zone and Hampton County — the most common reported hazard around Varnville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (10 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds163Jun 2026Jul 1, 2012 · $30,000 damage
Flash flooding10Aug 2024Aug 6, 2024 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms9Sep 2024Sep 26, 2024 · $3.5 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2006—
Heavy snow & winter storms5Jan 2026Feb 12, 2010 · $10,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2014Feb 12, 2014 · 1 death
High winds3Mar 2008Mar 8, 2008 · $2,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Feb 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 Hampton forecast zone and Hampton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Varnville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 14 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over VarnvilleView
KCLX
Charleston, SC		14 mi south700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KCAE
Columbia, SC		76 mi north6,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJGX
Robins AFB, GA		133 mi west14,900 ftLimited — 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 Varnville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Varnville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an EF4 on April 13, 2020, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 26, 2024, which passed about 13 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 20, 2008.

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 Varnville'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.

Varnville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Varnville, SC?

KCLX (Charleston, SC), about 14 miles south. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Varnville?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Varnville the lowest scan from KCLX is about 700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Varnville 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 Varnville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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