Friendsville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Friendsville, Blount County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Friendsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 209 days in the NW Blount forecast zone and Blount County — the most common reported hazard around Friendsville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 209 | Mar 2026 | Apr 25, 2010 · $120,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2026 | May 5, 2003 · $3.6 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Jan 2024 | Feb 23, 2019 · $2.8 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | Dec 9, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 1999 | Jul 13, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2007 | — |
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 NW Blount forecast zone and Blount County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Friendsville get?
A normal year brings about 4.0 inches of snow to Friendsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lenoir City weather station 7.6 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 Friendsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 50 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 Friendsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 50 mi northeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 124 mi east-southeast | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,400 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 Friendsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Friendsville, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 316 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 Friendsville'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.
Friendsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Friendsville, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 50 miles northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Friendsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Friendsville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Friendsville 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 Friendsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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