Church Hill, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Church Hill, Hawkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Church Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Hawkins forecast zone and Hawkins County — the most common reported hazard around Church Hill, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Sep 2025 | Oct 25, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2025 | Mar 28, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2025 | Mar 28, 2021 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2015 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Feb 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 · 1 death · $8.7 million 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 Hawkins forecast zone and Hawkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Church Hill get?
A normal year brings about 5.1 inches of snow to Church Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingsport weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 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 Church Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 45 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 Church Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 45 mi west-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 81 mi north-northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 116 mi south-southeast | 12,100 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 Church Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Church Hill, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F2 on March 12, 1967, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 24, 2024, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 9, 2011.
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 Church Hill'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.
Church Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Church Hill, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 45 miles west-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Church Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Church Hill the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Church Hill 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 Church Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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