Atoka, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atoka, Tipton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atoka?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 110 days in the Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County — the most common reported hazard around Atoka, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (109 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $21 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2007 | Jul 1, 1997 · $50,000 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 Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Atoka get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Atoka, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Covington 3 Sw weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 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 Atoka?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 7 miles 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 Atoka | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 7 mi southwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 127 mi north-northeast | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 134 mi southeast | 15,200 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 Atoka
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atoka, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on December 14, 1987, which passed about 9 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 278 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 11, 1987.
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 Atoka'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.
Atoka radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atoka, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 7 miles southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atoka?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atoka the lowest scan from KNQA is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atoka 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 Atoka, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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