Grand Junction, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grand Junction, Hardeman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grand Junction?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Hardeman forecast zone and Hardeman County — the most common reported hazard around Grand Junction, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Apr 2026 | May 13, 2000 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 90 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | May 2, 2010 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 1998 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 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 Hardeman forecast zone and Hardeman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grand Junction get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Grand Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moscow weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Grand Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 44 miles west-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Grand Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 44 mi west-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 94 mi south-southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 141 mi north | 16,500 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 Grand Junction
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grand Junction, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 3, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Grand Junction'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.
Grand Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grand Junction, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 44 miles west-northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grand Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grand Junction the lowest scan from KNQA is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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