Whitmire, SC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitmire, Newberry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitmire?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 204 days in the Newberry forecast zone and Newberry County — the most common reported hazard around Whitmire, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (15 days) and ice storms & sleet (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 204 | Jun 2026 | Feb 28, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2026 | Jan 18, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | Oct 4, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 5 deaths · $23 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jan 2020 | Apr 7, 2015 · $36,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2008 | Oct 24, 2008 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Newberry forecast zone and Newberry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitmire get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Whitmire, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Union 8 S weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 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 Whitmire?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGSP (Greer, SC), about 43 miles northwest. 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 Whitmire | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGSP Greer, SC | 43 mi northwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCAE Columbia, SC | 48 mi southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLX Charleston, SC | 132 mi south-southeast | 14,800 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 Whitmire
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitmire, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1984, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 23, 2014.
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 Whitmire'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.
Whitmire radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitmire, SC?
KGSP (Greer, SC), about 43 miles northwest. KCAE (Columbia, SC) is 48 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitmire?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitmire the lowest scan from KGSP is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whitmire 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 Whitmire, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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