Collegedale, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Collegedale, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Collegedale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 264 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around Collegedale, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 264 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2026 | Sep 26, 2018 · 1 death · $1.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2025 | Jan 14, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 19 | Feb 2025 | Sep 20, 2009 · 1 death · $455,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2025 | Jun 10, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2015 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Mar 2021 | Feb 6, 2020 · $2.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Collegedale get?
A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Collegedale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chattanooga Lovell Ap weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 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 Collegedale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 59 miles west. 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 Collegedale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 59 mi west | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 118 mi northwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 120 mi south-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 Collegedale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Collegedale, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 2, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1985.
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 Collegedale'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.
Collegedale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Collegedale, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 59 miles west. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Collegedale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Collegedale the lowest scan from KHTX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Collegedale 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 Collegedale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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