Burns, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burns, Dickson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burns?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Dickson forecast zone and Dickson County — the most common reported hazard around Burns, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Apr 2026 | Feb 21, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Apr 2025 | Mar 17, 2002 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2023 | May 2, 2010 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $4.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Feb 2005 | Jul 2, 1999 · $200,000 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 Dickson forecast zone and Dickson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burns get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Burns, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dickson weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 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 Burns?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 44 miles east-northeast. 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 Burns | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 47 mi north | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 104 mi southeast | 10,300 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 Burns
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burns, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2020, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles west of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Burns'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.
Burns radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burns, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 44 miles east-northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 47 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burns?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burns the lowest scan from KOHX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burns 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 Burns, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Centerville, TN radar 17 mi
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