Charlotte, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Charlotte, Dickson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Charlotte?
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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Charlotte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dickson weather station 8.3 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 Charlotte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 38 miles north. 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 Charlotte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 38 mi north | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 43 mi east | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 100 mi northwest | 9,600 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 Charlotte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Charlotte, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Charlotte'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.
Charlotte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Charlotte, TN?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 38 miles north. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 43 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Charlotte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Charlotte the lowest scan from KHPX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Charlotte 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 Charlotte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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