Benton, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Benton, Polk 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 Benton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the West Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Benton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (25 days) and flooding (8 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	147	Jun 2026	Feb 28, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	25	Jan 2026	—
Flooding	8	Dec 2015	Dec 25, 2015 · $5,000 damage
High winds	5	Dec 2012	Nov 29, 2001 · $23,000 damage
Flash flooding	4	Mar 2021	May 6, 2003 · $4.2 million damage
Ice storms & sleet	2	Jan 2005	—

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 West Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Benton get?

A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Benton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cleveland Fltr Plt weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.0	0.3	0.2	0.6	0.0	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 Benton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 83 miles west-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 Benton	View
KHTX Huntsville, AL	83 mi west-southwest	7,200 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMRX Knoxville, TN	98 mi northeast	9,300 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFFC Atlanta, GA	125 mi south	13,600 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 Benton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Benton, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 2, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 183 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 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 Benton'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.

Benton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Benton, TN?

KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 83 miles west-southwest. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Benton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Benton the lowest scan from KHTX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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