Gadsden, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gadsden, Crockett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gadsden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 100 days in the Crockett forecast zone and Crockett County — the most common reported hazard around Gadsden, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 100 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Apr 2026 | Nov 9, 2002 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $14 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2019 | Nov 28, 2001 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Apr 14, 1999 · 1 death · $10,000 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 Crockett forecast zone and Crockett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gadsden get?
A normal year brings about 3.7 inches of snow to Gadsden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alamo 1 N weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 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 Gadsden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 58 miles west-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 Gadsden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 58 mi west-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 90 mi north | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 116 mi northeast | 12,000 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 Gadsden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gadsden, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Gadsden'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.
Gadsden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gadsden, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 58 miles west-southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gadsden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gadsden the lowest scan from KNQA is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gadsden 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 Gadsden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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