Cross Plains, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cross Plains, Robertson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cross Plains?
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 Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Cross Plains, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portland Sewage Plt weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 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 Cross Plains?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 21 miles south-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 Cross Plains | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 21 mi south-southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 36 mi west-northwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,600 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 Cross Plains
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cross Plains, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 2 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 256 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Cross Plains'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.
Cross Plains radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cross Plains, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 21 miles south-southeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 36 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cross Plains?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cross Plains the lowest scan from KOHX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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