Buchanan, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buchanan, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buchanan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Buchanan, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Apr 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Feb 17, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2025 | Oct 2, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Apr 14, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2024 | Mar 1, 1997 · $900,000 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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buchanan get?
A normal year brings about 5.2 inches of snow to Buchanan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paris 2 Se weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 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 Buchanan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 54 miles northwest. 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 Buchanan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 54 mi northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 55 mi east-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 92 mi east | 8,500 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 Buchanan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buchanan, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 4, 1964, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Buchanan'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.
Buchanan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buchanan, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 54 miles northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buchanan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buchanan the lowest scan from KPAH is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buchanan 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 Buchanan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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