Gates, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gates, Lauderdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gates?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 105 days in the Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County — the most common reported hazard around Gates, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (85 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 105 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Apr 2026 | Jun 21, 2018 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2010 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $5.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Dec 4, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $5,000 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 Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gates get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Gates, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ripley weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 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 Gates?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 43 miles 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 Gates | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 43 mi southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 92 mi north-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 134 mi east-northeast | 15,100 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 Gates
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gates, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 17, 1999.
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 Gates'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.
Gates radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gates, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 43 miles southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gates?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gates the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gates 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 Gates, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Halls, TN radar 3 mi
- Ripley, TN radar 10 mi
- Dyersburg, TN radar 14 mi
- Alamo, TN radar 17 mi
- Brownsville, TN radar 19 mi
- Bells, TN radar 20 mi
- Newbern, TN radar 21 mi
- Covington, TN radar 23 mi
- Trenton, TN radar 27 mi
- Dyer, TN radar 28 mi