Coker Creek, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coker Creek, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coker Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 200 days in the Southeast Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Coker Creek, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 200 | Jun 2025 | Apr 25, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2022 | — |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2024 | Oct 17, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | May 2025 | May 6, 2003 · $11 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2023 | Feb 14, 2003 · $248,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1996 | Jul 30, 1996 · $10,000 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 Southeast Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coker Creek get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Coker Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tellico Plains weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 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 Coker Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 80 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 Coker Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 80 mi northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 104 mi west-southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 120 mi east-southeast | 12,700 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 Coker Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coker Creek, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 26, 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 Coker Creek'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.
Coker Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coker Creek, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 80 miles northeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coker Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coker Creek the lowest scan from KMRX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Coker Creek 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 Coker Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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