Bradford, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bradford, Gibson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bradford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County — the most common reported hazard around Bradford, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (95 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $3.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Feb 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $9.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2021 | Aug 23, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2010 · $500 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 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 Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bradford get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Bradford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Milan Exp Stn weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Bradford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 69 miles north. 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 Bradford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 69 mi north | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 78 mi southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 97 mi east-northeast | 9,100 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 Bradford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bradford, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 7, 1971, which passed about 2 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 5, 1999.
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 Bradford'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.
Bradford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bradford, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 69 miles north. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bradford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bradford the lowest scan from KPAH is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bradford 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 Bradford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Dyer, TN radar 10 mi
- Trenton, TN radar 10 mi
- Rutherford, TN radar 10 mi
- Milan, TN radar 12 mi
- Kenton, TN radar 14 mi
- Gleason, TN radar 15 mi
- Dresden, TN radar 16 mi
- Humboldt, TN radar 18 mi
- McKenzie, TN radar 18 mi