Darden, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Darden, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Darden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Darden, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Apr 2026 | Jan 17, 1999 · 1 death · $2.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2025 | Feb 18, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 2, 2012 · $30,000 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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Darden get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Darden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parsons Wtp weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Darden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 92 miles northeast. 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 Darden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 92 mi northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 95 mi west-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 102 mi east-northeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Darden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Darden, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 3 miles west of town and caused 38 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 4, 2020.
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 Darden'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.
Darden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Darden, TN?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 92 miles northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Darden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Darden the lowest scan from KHPX is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Darden 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 Darden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Parsons, TN radar 6 mi
- Lexington, TN radar 8 mi
- Linden, TN radar 22 mi
- Clifton, TN radar 22 mi
- Bruceton, TN radar 27 mi
- Huntingdon, TN radar 28 mi
- Henderson, TN radar 28 mi
- Savannah, TN radar 29 mi
- Adamsville, TN radar 29 mi
- New Johnsonville, TN radar 30 mi