Germantown, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Germantown, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Germantown?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 216 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Germantown, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (148 days) and excessive heat (132 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds216Apr 2026Mar 31, 2023 · 3 deaths · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding148Jun 2026May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $29 million damage
Excessive heat132Jun 2026Aug 5, 2007 · 14 deaths
Heavy snow & winter storms35Jan 2025Dec 13, 2000 · $20,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage25Jun 2025Jun 30, 2017 · 1 death
Flooding18Jun 2025Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill14Feb 2026Jan 14, 2024 · 4 deaths
High winds11Apr 2025Mar 29, 2017 · $60,000 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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Germantown get?

A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Germantown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Germantown 4Se weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Germantown?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 19 miles north-northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GermantownView
KNQA
Memphis, TN		19 mi north-northwest1,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		116 mi southeast12,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		141 mi west16,500 ftLimited — 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 Germantown

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Germantown, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 340 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on December 9, 2023.

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 Germantown'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.

Germantown radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Germantown, TN?

KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 19 miles north-northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Germantown?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Germantown the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,000 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Germantown 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 Germantown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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