Fall Branch, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fall Branch, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fall Branch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Fall Branch, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Dec 2025 | Oct 25, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Sep 27, 2024 · 4 deaths · $39 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | May 26, 2018 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2010 | Sep 11, 2010 · $150,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fall Branch get?
A normal year brings about 5.1 inches of snow to Fall Branch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingsport weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 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 Fall Branch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 47 miles west-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 Fall Branch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 47 mi west-southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 90 mi north-northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,900 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 Fall Branch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fall Branch, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 9, 2011.
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 Fall 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.
Fall Branch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fall Branch, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 47 miles west-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fall Branch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fall Branch the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fall 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 Fall Branch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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