Kingston Springs, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston Springs, Cheatham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Cheatham forecast zone and Cheatham County — the most common reported hazard around Kingston Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Apr 2026 | May 3, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Apr 2025 | Feb 6, 2019 · 1 death · $99,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2025 | Mar 28, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 · $20,000 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 Cheatham forecast zone and Cheatham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingston Springs get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Kingston Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingston Springs weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 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 Kingston Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 33 miles east-northeast. 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 Kingston Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 33 mi east-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 98 mi southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Kingston Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston Springs, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 24, 1988, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 351 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1985.
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 Kingston Springs'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.
Kingston Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston Springs, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 33 miles east-northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 46 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingston Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingston Springs the lowest scan from KOHX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingston Springs 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 Kingston Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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