Hillsboro, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hillsboro, Coffee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hillsboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Coffee forecast zone and Coffee County — the most common reported hazard around Hillsboro, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Apr 2026 | Aug 24, 2007 · $556,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2023 | Feb 23, 2019 · $330,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $1.1 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2009 | Apr 20, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2022 | May 31, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2010 | Jan 29, 2010 · $50,000 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 Coffee forecast zone and Coffee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hillsboro get?
A normal year brings about 5.4 inches of snow to Hillsboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monteagle weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 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 Hillsboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 34 miles south-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 Hillsboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 34 mi south-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 118 mi northwest | 12,500 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 Hillsboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillsboro, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 25, 2025, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Hillsboro'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.
Hillsboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillsboro, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 34 miles south-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hillsboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillsboro the lowest scan from KHTX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Tullahoma, TN radar 15 mi
- Cowan, TN radar 17 mi
- Winchester, TN radar 17 mi
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