Fayetteville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fayetteville, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fayetteville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Fayetteville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and excessive heat (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Apr 2026 | Apr 30, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Sep 2021 | Jan 24, 2002 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 38 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2025 | Mar 5, 2015 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2019 | Jul 14, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2022 | Dec 7, 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fayetteville get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Fayetteville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fayetteville Wtp weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 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 Fayetteville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 31 miles east-southeast. 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 Fayetteville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 31 mi east-southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 76 mi north | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,200 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 Fayetteville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fayetteville, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 5, 2003.
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 Fayetteville'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.
Fayetteville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fayetteville, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 31 miles east-southeast. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fayetteville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fayetteville the lowest scan from KHTX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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