Collierville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Collierville, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Collierville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 216 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Collierville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (148 days) and excessive heat (132 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 216 | Apr 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 · 3 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 148 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $29 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 132 | Jun 2026 | Aug 5, 2007 · 14 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Jun 2025 | Jun 30, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Feb 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 4 deaths |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2025 | Mar 29, 2017 · $60,000 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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Collierville get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Collierville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Collierville weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 Collierville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 23 miles north-northwest. 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 Collierville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 23 mi north-northwest | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 111 mi southeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 146 mi west | 17,400 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 Collierville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Collierville, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 327 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 December 9, 2023.
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 Collierville'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.
Collierville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Collierville, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 23 miles north-northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Collierville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Collierville the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Collierville 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 Collierville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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