Liberty, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Liberty, De Kalb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Liberty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the De Kalb forecast zone and De Kalb County — the most common reported hazard around Liberty, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Apr 2025 | May 5, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $379,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2022 | May 9, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2009 | Apr 3, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Dec 2015 | Sep 17, 2004 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2010 | Jan 29, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 De Kalb forecast zone and De Kalb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Liberty get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Liberty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Smithville 2 Se weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 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 Liberty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 37 miles west-northwest. 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 Liberty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 37 mi west-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 74 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 89 mi northwest | 8,000 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 Liberty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Liberty, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2020, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town and caused 19 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Liberty'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.
Liberty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Liberty, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 37 miles west-northwest. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Liberty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Liberty the lowest scan from KOHX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Liberty 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 Liberty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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