Brighton, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brighton, Tipton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brighton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 110 days in the Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County — the most common reported hazard around Brighton, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (109 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $21 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2007 | Jul 1, 1997 · $50,000 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 Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brighton get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Brighton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Covington 3 Sw weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 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 Brighton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 12 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 Brighton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 12 mi southwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 135 mi southeast | 15,400 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 Brighton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brighton, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on December 14, 1987, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Brighton'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.
Brighton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brighton, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 12 miles southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brighton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brighton the lowest scan from KNQA is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brighton 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 Brighton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Atoka, TN radar 5 mi
- Munford, TN radar 5 mi
- Covington, TN radar 8 mi
- Mason, TN radar 12 mi
- Millington, TN radar 14 mi
- Lakeland, TN radar 15 mi
- Arlington, TN radar 16 mi
- Bartlett, TN radar 18 mi
- Oakland, TN radar 21 mi
- Ripley, TN radar 22 mi