Hickory Valley, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hickory Valley, Hardeman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hickory Valley?
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 Hickory Valley, 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 Hickory Valley get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Hickory Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bolivar Wtr Wks weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 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 Hickory Valley?
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 Hickory Valley | 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 | 98 mi south-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 134 mi north | 15,100 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 Hickory Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hickory Valley, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Hickory Valley'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.
Hickory Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hickory Valley, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 44 miles west-northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hickory Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hickory Valley the lowest scan from KNQA is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hickory Valley 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 Hickory Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bolivar, TN radar 10 mi
- Whiteville, TN radar 11 mi
- Somerville, TN radar 15 mi
- Oakland, TN radar 24 mi
- Rossville, TN radar 26 mi
- Piperton, TN radar 28 mi
- Mason, TN radar 29 mi
- Selmer, TN radar 30 mi
- Brownsville, TN radar 31 mi
- Arlington, TN radar 31 mi