Farragut, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farragut, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farragut?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 273 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Farragut, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 273 | May 2026 | Nov 9, 2000 · 2 deaths · $3,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Jun 2026 | May 5, 2003 · $2.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 4 deaths |
| Flooding | 26 | Aug 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · 1 death · $33 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2015 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 1998 | Jun 27, 1998 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2006 | Aug 4, 2006 · $25,000 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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farragut get?
A normal year brings about 4.0 inches of snow to Farragut, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lenoir City weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 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 Farragut?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 48 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Farragut | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 48 mi east-northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 126 mi west-southwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,100 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 Farragut
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farragut, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 317 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Farragut'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.
Farragut radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farragut, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 48 miles east-northeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farragut?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farragut the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farragut 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 Farragut, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Knoxville, TN radar 14 mi
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