Cottage Grove, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cottage Grove, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cottage Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Cottage Grove, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Apr 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Feb 17, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2025 | Oct 2, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Apr 14, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2024 | Mar 1, 1997 · $900,000 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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cottage Grove get?
A normal year brings about 5.2 inches of snow to Cottage Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paris 2 Se weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Cottage Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 50 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 Cottage Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 50 mi north-northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 71 mi east-northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 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 Cottage Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cottage Grove, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 3, 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 Cottage Grove'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.
Cottage Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cottage Grove, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 50 miles north-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cottage Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cottage Grove the lowest scan from KPAH is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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