Dodson Branch, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dodson Branch, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dodson Branch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Dodson Branch, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (22 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Sep 2025 | Feb 20, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | May 2026 | Mar 28, 2021 · $425,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2018 | Aug 18, 2010 · $10 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2019 | Feb 6, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dodson Branch get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to Dodson Branch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gainesboro weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 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 Dodson Branch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 58 miles west. 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 Dodson Branch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 58 mi west | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 102 mi west-northwest | 9,800 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 Dodson Branch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dodson Branch, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2020, which passed about 10 miles south of town and caused 19 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 2 miles south of town.
Hail: 164 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 2, 1998.
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 Dodson Branch'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.
Dodson Branch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dodson Branch, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 58 miles west. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dodson Branch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dodson Branch the lowest scan from KOHX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dodson Branch 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 Dodson Branch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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