Byrdstown, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Byrdstown, Pickett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Byrdstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 45 days in the Pickett forecast zone and Pickett County — the most common reported hazard around Byrdstown, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | May 2024 | Jul 14, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $342,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2010 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Pickett forecast zone and Pickett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Byrdstown get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Byrdstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albany weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 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 Byrdstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 83 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 Byrdstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 100 mi east-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 107 mi north-northwest | 10,600 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 Byrdstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Byrdstown, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 2, 1998.
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 Byrdstown'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.
Byrdstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Byrdstown, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 83 miles west-southwest. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Byrdstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Byrdstown the lowest scan from KOHX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Byrdstown 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 Byrdstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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