Ashland City, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashland City, Cheatham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashland City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Cheatham forecast zone and Cheatham County — the most common reported hazard around Ashland City, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Apr 2026 | May 3, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Apr 2025 | Feb 6, 2019 · 1 death · $99,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2025 | Mar 28, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 · $20,000 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 Cheatham forecast zone and Cheatham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ashland City get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Ashland City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cheatham L&D weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Ashland City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 26 miles east. 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 Ashland City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 26 mi east | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 36 mi north-northwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 106 mi south-southeast | 10,500 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 Ashland City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashland City, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 14 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 368 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 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 Ashland City'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.
Ashland City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashland City, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 26 miles east. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 36 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashland City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashland City the lowest scan from KOHX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ashland City 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 Ashland City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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