Atwood, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atwood, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Atwood, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (83 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Apr 2026 | Apr 25, 2011 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 83 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2009 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Dec 22, 2004 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $4.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2019 | Mar 1, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Feb 2007 | Jul 30, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Atwood get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Atwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Milan Exp Stn weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Atwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 76 miles north. 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 Atwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 76 mi north | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 80 mi west-southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 93 mi northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Atwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atwood, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on January 17, 1999, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 218 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on February 5, 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 Atwood'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.
Atwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atwood, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 76 miles north. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atwood the lowest scan from KPAH is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Atwood 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 Atwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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