Farner, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Farner, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Farner?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the East Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Farner, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and high winds (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds147Jun 2026Feb 28, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms24Feb 2016—
High winds8Dec 2012Oct 17, 2006 · $25,000 damage
Flooding8Dec 2015Dec 25, 2015 · $5,000 damage
Flash flooding4Mar 2021May 6, 2003 · $4.2 million damage
Ice storms & sleet2Jan 2005—

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 East Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Farner get?

A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Farner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tellico Plains weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).

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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Farner?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 87 miles northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over FarnerView
KMRX
Knoxville, TN		87 mi northeast7,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KHTX
Huntsville, AL		101 mi west9,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGSP
Greer, SC		120 mi east12,800 ftLimited — 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 Farner

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farner, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 26, 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 Farner'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.

Farner radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Farner, TN?

KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 87 miles northeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Farner?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farner the lowest scan from KMRX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Farner 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 Farner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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