Gordonsville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gordonsville, Smith County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gordonsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Smith forecast zone and Smith County — the most common reported hazard around Gordonsville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2024 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $156,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Feb 2021 | May 11, 2016 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2020 | May 1, 2010 · $1.6 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2023 | — |
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 Smith forecast zone and Smith County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gordonsville get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Gordonsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carthage weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 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 Gordonsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 35 miles west. 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 Gordonsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 35 mi west | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 84 mi west-northwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 87 mi south | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Gordonsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gordonsville, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2020, which passed about 15 miles east of town and caused 19 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 176 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on April 7, 2006.
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 Gordonsville'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.
Gordonsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gordonsville, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 35 miles west. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gordonsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gordonsville the lowest scan from KOHX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gordonsville 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 Gordonsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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