Baxter, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Baxter, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Baxter?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 146 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Baxter, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 146 | May 2025 | May 27, 2017 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Jul 2024 | May 18, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2015 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2022 | Aug 18, 2010 · $26 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | May 2025 | Apr 28, 2023 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2010 | Mar 13, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Baxter get?
A normal year brings about 6.1 inches of snow to Baxter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cookeville weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 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 Baxter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 52 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Baxter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 52 mi west | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 88 mi south-southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 100 mi west-northwest | 9,600 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 Baxter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Baxter, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2020, which crossed near town and caused 19 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 9 miles north of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Baxter'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.
Baxter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Baxter, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 52 miles west. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Baxter?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Baxter the lowest scan from KOHX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Baxter 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 Baxter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Cookeville, TN radar 7 mi
- Algood, TN radar 11 mi
- Gordonsville, TN radar 17 mi
- Smithville, TN radar 17 mi
- Sparta, TN radar 18 mi
- Carthage, TN radar 19 mi
- South Carthage, TN radar 19 mi
- Monterey, TN radar 21 mi
- Livingston, TN radar 24 mi
- Celina, TN radar 28 mi