Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hartsville/Trousdale County, Trousdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hartsville/Trousdale County?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Trousdale forecast zone and Trousdale County — the most common reported hazard around Hartsville/Trousdale County, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (17 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Apr 2025 | May 5, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Apr 2025 | May 11, 2016 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2012 | May 2, 2010 · $251,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Trousdale forecast zone and Trousdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hartsville/Trousdale County get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to Hartsville/Trousdale County, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bethpage 1 S weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 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 Hartsville/Trousdale County?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 25 miles west-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 Hartsville/Trousdale County | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 25 mi west-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 67 mi west-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 101 mi south | 9,800 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 Hartsville/Trousdale County
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartsville/Trousdale County, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Hartsville/Trousdale County'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.
Hartsville/Trousdale County radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 25 miles west-southwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hartsville/Trousdale County?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hartsville/Trousdale County the lowest scan from KOHX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hartsville/Trousdale County 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 Hartsville/Trousdale County, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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