Huntland, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Huntland, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Huntland?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Huntland, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds115May 2026Apr 29, 1996 · $50,000 damage
Flash flooding34Aug 2025Nov 30, 2010 · $2,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms28Jan 2025Jan 29, 2010 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill27Feb 2026—
Excessive heat18Jul 2025—
Lightning casualties & damage9Aug 2012Aug 21, 2006 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet7Feb 2021—
High winds5Dec 2009Dec 24, 2009 · $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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Huntland?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 14 miles southeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HuntlandView
KHTX
Huntsville, AL
14 mi southeast700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KOHX
Nashville, TN
84 mi north-northwest7,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KHPX
Fort Campbell, KY
129 mi north-northwest14,300 ftLimited — 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 Huntland

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Huntland, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 20, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Huntland'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.

Huntland radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Huntland, TN?

KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 14 miles southeast. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Huntland?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Huntland the lowest scan from KHTX is about 700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Huntland 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 Huntland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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