Franklin, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Franklin, Williamson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Franklin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 187 days in the Williamson forecast zone and Williamson County — the most common reported hazard around Franklin, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and lightning casualties & damage (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 187 | Apr 2026 | Oct 12, 2022 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $51,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 27 | Jul 2024 | Oct 24, 2010 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Apr 2025 | May 2, 2010 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2013 | 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 Williamson forecast zone and Williamson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Franklin get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Franklin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Franklin Sewage Plt weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 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 Franklin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 28 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Franklin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 28 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 62 mi north-northwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 81 mi south-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Franklin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Franklin, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 10, 2009, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 386 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 12, 2022.
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 Franklin'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.
Franklin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Franklin, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 28 miles northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Franklin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Franklin the lowest scan from KOHX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Franklin 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 Franklin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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