Mount Carmel, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Carmel, Hawkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Carmel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Hawkins forecast zone and Hawkins County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Carmel, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Sep 2025 | Oct 25, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2025 | Mar 28, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2025 | Mar 28, 2021 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2015 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Feb 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 · 1 death · $8.7 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2002 | — |
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 Hawkins forecast zone and Hawkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Carmel get?
A normal year brings about 5.1 inches of snow to Mount Carmel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingsport weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 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 Mount Carmel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 49 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 Mount Carmel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 49 mi west-southwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 119 mi south-southeast | 12,500 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 Mount Carmel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Carmel, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F2 on March 12, 1967, which passed about 22 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 24, 2024, which passed about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 9, 2011.
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 Mount Carmel'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.
Mount Carmel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Carmel, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 49 miles west-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Carmel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Carmel the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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