Martin, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martin, Weakley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Weakley forecast zone and Weakley County — the most common reported hazard around Martin, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (88 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 88 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Apr 2025 | Aug 4, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Feb 17, 2015 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2018 | May 28, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $70,000 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 Weakley forecast zone and Weakley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Martin get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Martin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Martin U Of T Branch E weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 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 Martin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 51 miles north. 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 Martin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 51 mi north | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 89 mi southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 91 mi east-northeast | 8,400 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 Martin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martin, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 18, 2025, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 15, 1971.
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 Martin'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.
Martin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martin, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 51 miles north. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Martin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Martin the lowest scan from KPAH is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Martin 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 Martin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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