Clifton, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clifton, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clifton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Clifton, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2025 | May 6, 2003 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2017 | May 2, 2010 · $601,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clifton get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Clifton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waynesboro weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Clifton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 100 miles 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 Clifton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 100 mi northeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 102 mi north-northeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 104 mi south | 10,200 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 Clifton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clifton, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 16, 1998, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 4, 2020.
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 Clifton'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.
Clifton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clifton, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 100 miles northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clifton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clifton the lowest scan from KOHX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clifton 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 Clifton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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