Medon, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Medon, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Medon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Medon, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (94 days) and flash flooding (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Apr 2026 | Apr 3, 1999 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 94 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $11 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | Mar 2021 | Mar 1, 1997 · 2 deaths · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | Jan 2, 2010 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2012 | Jul 29, 2006 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $50,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Medon get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Medon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson Exp Stn weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 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 Medon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 57 miles west. 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 Medon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 57 mi west | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 112 mi south-southeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 112 mi north | 11,400 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 Medon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Medon, 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 10 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Medon'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.
Medon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Medon, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 57 miles west. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Medon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Medon the lowest scan from KNQA is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Medon 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 Medon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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