Dunlap, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dunlap, Sequatchie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dunlap?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Sequatchie forecast zone and Sequatchie County — the most common reported hazard around Dunlap, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Mar 2026 | Jun 27, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | May 5, 2003 · $5.6 million damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2022 | Apr 27, 2011 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2015 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2015 | Feb 16, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 1 | Feb 2016 | — |
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 Sequatchie forecast zone and Sequatchie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dunlap get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Dunlap, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitwell-Sequatchie Vly weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 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 Dunlap?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 49 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 Dunlap | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 49 mi southwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 90 mi northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 124 mi east-northeast | 13,500 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 Dunlap
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dunlap, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 20, 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 Dunlap'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.
Dunlap radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dunlap, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 49 miles southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dunlap?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dunlap the lowest scan from KHTX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dunlap 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 Dunlap, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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