Medina, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Medina, Gibson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Medina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County — the most common reported hazard around Medina, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (95 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | Apr 19, 2011 · $3.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 95 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Feb 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $9.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2021 | Aug 23, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2010 · $500 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $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 Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Medina get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Medina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson 4 Ne weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 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 Medina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 69 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 Medina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 69 mi west-southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 86 mi north | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 105 mi northeast | 10,400 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 Medina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Medina, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 270 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Medina'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.
Medina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Medina, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 69 miles west-southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Medina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Medina the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Medina 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 Medina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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