Humboldt, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Humboldt, Gibson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Humboldt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County — the most common reported hazard around Humboldt, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (95 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $3.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Feb 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $9.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2021 | Aug 23, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2010 · $500 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 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 Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Humboldt get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Humboldt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson 4 Ne weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 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 Humboldt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 64 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 Humboldt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 64 mi west-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 86 mi north | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 110 mi northeast | 11,100 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 Humboldt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Humboldt, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 234 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Humboldt'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.
Humboldt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Humboldt, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 64 miles west-southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Humboldt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Humboldt the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Humboldt 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 Humboldt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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