Bloomingdale, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bloomingdale, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bloomingdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 168 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Bloomingdale, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 168 | Dec 2025 | Sep 25, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 20 | Aug 2025 | Feb 6, 2020 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Aug 2025 | Jul 17, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2007 | Apr 25, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2007 | — |
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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bloomingdale get?
A normal year brings about 5.1 inches of snow to Bloomingdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingsport weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 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 Bloomingdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 57 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 Bloomingdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 57 mi west-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 83 mi north-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 119 mi south | 12,500 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 Bloomingdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bloomingdale, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on March 12, 1967, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 8, 1960.
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 Bloomingdale'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.
Bloomingdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bloomingdale, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 57 miles west-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bloomingdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bloomingdale the lowest scan from KMRX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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