Lone Oak, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lone Oak, Sequatchie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lone Oak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Sequatchie forecast zone and Sequatchie County — the most common reported hazard around Lone Oak, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Mar 2026 | Jun 27, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | May 5, 2003 · $5.6 million damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2022 | Apr 27, 2011 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2015 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2015 | Feb 16, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 1 | Feb 2016 | — |
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 Sequatchie forecast zone and Sequatchie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lone Oak get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Lone Oak, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitwell-Sequatchie Vly weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 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 Lone Oak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 45 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 Lone Oak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 45 mi west-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 99 mi northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,300 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 Lone Oak
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lone Oak, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 20 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 20, 2006.
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 Lone Oak'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.
Lone Oak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lone Oak, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 45 miles west-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lone Oak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lone Oak the lowest scan from KHTX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lone Oak 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 Lone Oak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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