McEwen, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McEwen, Humphreys County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McEwen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Humphreys forecast zone and Humphreys County — the most common reported hazard around McEwen, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Apr 2025 | Oct 26, 2019 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Apr 2025 | Aug 21, 2021 · 19 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · 1 death · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 · $60,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Feb 2013 | Feb 21, 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 Humphreys forecast zone and Humphreys County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McEwen get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to McEwen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dickson weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 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 McEwen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 48 miles north-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 McEwen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 48 mi north-northeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 61 mi east | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 91 mi northwest | 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 McEwen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of McEwen, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 7, 1971, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 3, 2020.
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 McEwen'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.
McEwen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McEwen, TN?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 48 miles north-northeast. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McEwen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McEwen the lowest scan from KHPX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McEwen 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 McEwen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Waverly, TN radar 8 mi
- Erin, TN radar 15 mi
- Dickson, TN radar 15 mi
- Tennessee Ridge, TN radar 16 mi
- Charlotte, TN radar 17 mi
- Burns, TN radar 18 mi
- New Johnsonville, TN radar 20 mi
- Centerville, TN radar 22 mi
- White Bluff, TN radar 24 mi
- Camden, TN radar 26 mi