Fairfield, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairfield, Sumner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 210 days in the Sumner forecast zone and Sumner County — the most common reported hazard around Fairfield, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 210 | Apr 2026 | May 21, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Dec 29, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2015 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2018 | Jul 1, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2018 | May 2, 2010 · $7,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 1, 2011 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · 2 deaths · $7.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Sumner forecast zone and Sumner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairfield get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Fairfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Franklin weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 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 Fairfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 29 miles south-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 Fairfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 29 mi south-southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 53 mi west | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 96 mi north-northeast | 9,000 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 Fairfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairfield, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 5 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 16 miles east of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on April 7, 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 Fairfield'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.
Fairfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairfield, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 29 miles south-southwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 53 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairfield the lowest scan from KOHX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairfield 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 Fairfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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