Big Sandy, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Sandy, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Sandy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Big Sandy, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (69 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Apr 2026 | Jul 8, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 69 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Apr 2025 | Jun 5, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2025 | Feb 20, 2015 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | Dec 7, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2018 | May 2, 2010 · $301,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $100,000 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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Big Sandy get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Big Sandy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Big Sandy weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 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 Sandy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 56 miles 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 Sandy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 56 mi northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 69 mi north-northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 85 mi east | 7,500 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 Big Sandy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Sandy, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 7, 1971, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 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 Sandy'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 Sandy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Sandy, TN?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 56 miles northeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Sandy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Sandy the lowest scan from KHPX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Big Sandy 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 Sandy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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