Braden, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Braden, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Braden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Braden, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (99 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Mar 2026 | Jul 22, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 99 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2023 | Jun 14, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2018 | Apr 27, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2018 | Jul 14, 2018 · 1 death |
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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Braden get?
A normal year brings about 3.4 inches of snow to Braden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Somerville 10N weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 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 Braden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 17 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 Braden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 17 mi west | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 124 mi southeast | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 126 mi north-northeast | 13,700 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 Braden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Braden, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 242 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Braden'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.
Braden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Braden, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 17 miles west. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Braden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Braden the lowest scan from KNQA is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Braden 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 Braden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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