Dyer, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dyer, Gibson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dyer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County — the most common reported hazard around Dyer, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (95 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $3.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Feb 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $9.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2021 | Aug 23, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2010 · $500 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $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 Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dyer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 70 miles north. 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 Dyer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 70 mi north | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 70 mi southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,400 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 Dyer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dyer, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which touched down about 16 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 5, 1999.
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 Dyer'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.
Dyer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dyer, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 70 miles north. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dyer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dyer the lowest scan from KPAH is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dyer 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 Dyer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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