Apison, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Apison, Hamilton 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 Apison?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 264 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around Apison, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds264Jun 2026Jul 5, 2012 · 2 deaths
Flash flooding44May 2026Sep 26, 2018 · 1 death · $1.6 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms32Jan 2025Jan 14, 2024 · 2 deaths
Flooding19Feb 2025Sep 20, 2009 · 1 death · $455,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage8Aug 2025Jun 10, 1999 · $1.0 million damage
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2015—
Debris flows2Mar 2021Feb 6, 2020 · $2.5 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Sep 2004Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Apison?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 61 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ApisonView
KHTX
Huntsville, AL		61 mi west4,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		116 mi south-southeast12,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMRX
Knoxville, TN		121 mi northeast12,900 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 Apison

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Apison, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which crossed near town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 2, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.

Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1985.

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 Apison'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.

Apison radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Apison, TN?

KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 61 miles west. KFFC (Atlanta, GA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Apison?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Apison the lowest scan from KHTX is about 4,700 ft up.

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

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