Luray, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Luray, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Luray?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Luray, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Apr 2026 | Jan 17, 1999 · 1 death · $2.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2025 | Feb 18, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 2, 2012 · $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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Luray get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Luray, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lexington weather station 10.7 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 Luray?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 75 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 Luray | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 75 mi west-southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 106 mi northeast | 10,500 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 Luray
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Luray, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town and caused 38 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 285 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Luray'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.
Luray radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Luray, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 75 miles west-southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Luray?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Luray the lowest scan from KNQA is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Luray 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 Luray, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Henderson, TN radar 12 mi
- Jackson, TN radar 15 mi
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- Humboldt, TN radar 24 mi
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- Adamsville, TN radar 28 mi
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