Covington, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Covington, Tipton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Covington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 110 days in the Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County — the most common reported hazard around Covington, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (109 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $21 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2007 | Jul 1, 1997 · $50,000 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 Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Covington get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Covington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Covington 3 Sw weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 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 Covington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 20 miles southwest. 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 Covington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 20 mi southwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 115 mi north-northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 138 mi south-southeast | 15,800 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 Covington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Covington, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on December 14, 1987, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 7, 2006.
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 Covington'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.
Covington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Covington, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 20 miles southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Covington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Covington the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Covington 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 Covington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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