Centertown, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Centertown, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Centertown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Centertown, mostly in April and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (22 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2024 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Mar 2019 | Feb 20, 2019 · $541,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Nov 2011 | Feb 5, 2004 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2010 | Jan 29, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2002 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Centertown get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Centertown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mc Minnville weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 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 Centertown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 51 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 Centertown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 51 mi northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 56 mi south | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 103 mi northwest | 10,100 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 Centertown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Centertown, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 138 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Centertown'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.
Centertown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Centertown, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 51 miles northwest. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Centertown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Centertown the lowest scan from KOHX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Centertown 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 Centertown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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