Coopertown, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coopertown, Robertson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coopertown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 168 days in the Robertson forecast zone and Robertson County — the most common reported hazard around Coopertown, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 168 | Apr 2026 | May 6, 2021 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 21, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $3.0 million 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 Robertson forecast zone and Robertson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coopertown get?
A normal year brings about 5.8 inches of snow to Coopertown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Springfield Exp Stn weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 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 Coopertown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 25 miles east-southeast. 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 Coopertown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 25 mi east-southeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 28 mi northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 110 mi west-northwest | 11,100 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 Coopertown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coopertown, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 4 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 22, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 283 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 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 Coopertown'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.
Coopertown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coopertown, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 25 miles east-southeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 28 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coopertown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coopertown the lowest scan from KOHX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Coopertown 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 Coopertown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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