Delano, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Delano, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Delano?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the West Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Delano, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (25 days) and flooding (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds147Jun 2026Feb 28, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms25Jan 2026—
Flooding8Dec 2015Dec 25, 2015 · $5,000 damage
High winds5Dec 2012Nov 29, 2001 · $23,000 damage
Flash flooding4Mar 2021May 6, 2003 · $4.2 million damage
Ice storms & sleet2Jan 2005—

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 West Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Delano get?

A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Delano, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Athens weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Delano?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 89 miles west-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over DelanoView
KHTX
Huntsville, AL		89 mi west-southwest8,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMRX
Knoxville, TN		91 mi northeast8,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFFC
Atlanta, GA		131 mi south14,600 ftLimited — 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 Delano

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Delano, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 2, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles west of town.

Hail: 196 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 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 Delano'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.

Delano radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Delano, TN?

KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 89 miles west-southwest. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Delano?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Delano the lowest scan from KHTX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Delano 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 Delano, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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