McKenzie, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McKenzie, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McKenzie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around McKenzie, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (83 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Apr 2026 | Apr 25, 2011 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 83 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2009 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Dec 22, 2004 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $4.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2019 | Mar 1, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Feb 2007 | Jul 30, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McKenzie get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to McKenzie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Huntingdon Wtp weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 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 McKenzie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 66 miles north-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 McKenzie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 80 mi east-northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 94 mi southwest | 8,800 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 McKenzie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of McKenzie, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 7, 1971, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 27, 1998.
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 McKenzie'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.
McKenzie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McKenzie, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 66 miles north-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McKenzie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McKenzie the lowest scan from KPAH is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McKenzie 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 McKenzie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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