Bransford, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bransford, Sumner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bransford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 210 days in the Sumner forecast zone and Sumner County — the most common reported hazard around Bransford, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 210 | Apr 2026 | May 21, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Dec 29, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2018 | Jul 1, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2018 | May 2, 2010 · $7,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 1, 2011 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · 2 deaths · $7.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Sumner forecast zone and Sumner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bransford get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to Bransford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bethpage 1 S weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 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 Bransford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 24 miles 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 Bransford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 24 mi southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 103 mi north | 10,000 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 Bransford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bransford, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 5 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-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 Bransford'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.
Bransford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bransford, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 24 miles southwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bransford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bransford the lowest scan from KOHX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bransford 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 Bransford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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