Big Rock, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Rock, Stewart County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Stewart forecast zone and Stewart County — the most common reported hazard around Big Rock, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2025 | Apr 27, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2014 | Feb 4, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2016 | Jul 14, 2016 · 1 death |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $4.0 million 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 Stewart forecast zone and Stewart County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Big Rock get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Big Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dover 1 W weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 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 Big Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 28 miles east-northeast. 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 Big Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 28 mi east-northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 66 mi west-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 70 mi east-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Big Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Rock, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1968, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 7, 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 Big Rock'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.
Big Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Rock, TN?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 28 miles east-northeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Rock the lowest scan from KHPX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Big Rock 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 Big Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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