Brownsville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brownsville, Haywood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brownsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 98 days in the Haywood forecast zone and Haywood County — the most common reported hazard around Brownsville, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 98 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jul 2025 | May 26, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2025 | Feb 20, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $4.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2019 | Nov 28, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 · 1 death · $180,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2006 | Apr 20, 2006 · $75,000 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 Haywood forecast zone and Haywood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brownsville get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Brownsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brownsville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 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 Brownsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 39 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 Brownsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 39 mi west-southwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 106 mi north-northeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 128 mi south-southeast | 14,100 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 Brownsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brownsville, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Brownsville'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.
Brownsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brownsville, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 39 miles west-southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brownsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brownsville the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brownsville 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 Brownsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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