Finley, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Finley, Dyer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Finley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 103 days in the Dyer forecast zone and Dyer County — the most common reported hazard around Finley, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (76 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 103 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $4.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Feb 2025 | Dec 25, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | Apr 2025 | May 2, 2010 · $9.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2025 | May 24, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Dec 2007 | May 30, 2006 · 1 death · $10 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 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 Dyer forecast zone and Dyer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Finley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 53 miles south-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 Finley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 53 mi south-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 131 mi east-northeast | 14,700 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 Finley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Finley, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 13 miles west of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 127 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Finley'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.
Finley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Finley, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 53 miles south-southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Finley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Finley the lowest scan from KNQA is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Finley 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 Finley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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