Frankewing, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Frankewing, Giles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Frankewing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Giles forecast zone and Giles County — the most common reported hazard around Frankewing, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | Mar 2026 | May 30, 2004 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2017 | May 28, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2025 | Feb 16, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Sep 16, 2004 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2016 | Jan 29, 2010 · $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 Giles forecast zone and Giles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Frankewing get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Frankewing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pulaski Wwtp weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 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 Frankewing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 47 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 Frankewing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 47 mi east-southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 75 mi north-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 109 mi north-northwest | 11,000 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 Frankewing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Frankewing, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Frankewing'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.
Frankewing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Frankewing, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 47 miles east-southeast. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Frankewing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Frankewing the lowest scan from KHTX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Frankewing 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 Frankewing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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