Fairgarden, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairgarden, Sevier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairgarden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the North Sevier forecast zone and Sevier County — the most common reported hazard around Fairgarden, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 181 | Sep 2025 | Jul 5, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Sep 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $3.6 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2020 | Dec 9, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2015 | Dec 16, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2004 | Jul 10, 2004 · 1 death |
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 North Sevier forecast zone and Sevier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairgarden get?
A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Fairgarden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sevierville weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 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 Fairgarden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 19 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 Fairgarden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 19 mi north | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 97 mi southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 117 mi north | 12,300 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 Fairgarden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairgarden, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F2 on March 11, 1963, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on January 12, 2023, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 28, 1959.
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 Fairgarden'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.
Fairgarden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairgarden, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 19 miles north. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairgarden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairgarden the lowest scan from KMRX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairgarden 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 Fairgarden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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