Jacks Creek, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jacks Creek, Chester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jacks Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 86 days in the Chester forecast zone and Chester County — the most common reported hazard around Jacks Creek, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 86 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | May 2024 | Sep 27, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Mar 2021 | May 1, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 · $80,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Mar 2023 | Apr 8, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $100,000 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 Chester forecast zone and Chester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jacks Creek get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Jacks Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lexington weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Jacks Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 77 miles west. 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 Jacks Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 77 mi west | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 109 mi south | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 111 mi northeast | 11,300 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 Jacks Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jacks Creek, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 38 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 24, 2010.
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 Jacks Creek'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.
Jacks Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jacks Creek, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 77 miles west. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jacks Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jacks Creek the lowest scan from KNQA is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jacks Creek 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 Jacks Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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