Minor Hill, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minor Hill, Giles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minor Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Giles forecast zone and Giles County — the most common reported hazard around Minor Hill, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | Mar 2026 | May 30, 2004 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2017 | May 28, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2025 | Feb 16, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Sep 16, 2004 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2016 | Jan 29, 2010 · $25,000 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 Giles forecast zone and Giles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Minor Hill get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Minor Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pulaski Wwtp weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 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 Minor Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 62 miles east. 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 Minor Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 62 mi east | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 89 mi north-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 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 Minor Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minor Hill, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 261 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 5, 2003.
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 Minor Hill'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.
Minor Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minor Hill, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 62 miles east. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minor Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minor Hill the lowest scan from KHTX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minor Hill 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 Minor Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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