Gatlinburg, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gatlinburg, Sevier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gatlinburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Sevier Smoky Mountains forecast zone and Sevier County — the most common reported hazard around Gatlinburg, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (104 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (101 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 181 | Sep 2025 | Jul 5, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 104 | Mar 2026 | Oct 17, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 101 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Sep 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $3.6 million damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2004 | Jul 10, 2004 · 1 death |
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 Sevier Smoky Mountains forecast zone and Sevier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gatlinburg get?
A normal year brings about 7.7 inches of snow to Gatlinburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gatlinburg 2 Sw weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 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 Gatlinburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 31 miles north. 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 Gatlinburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 31 mi north | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 92 mi southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 129 mi north | 14,300 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 Gatlinburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gatlinburg, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on January 12, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 26, 2012.
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 Gatlinburg'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.
Gatlinburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gatlinburg, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 31 miles north. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gatlinburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gatlinburg the lowest scan from KMRX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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