Murfreesboro, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Murfreesboro, Rutherford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Murfreesboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 202 days in the Rutherford forecast zone and Rutherford County — the most common reported hazard around Murfreesboro, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 202 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 2016 · 1 death · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | May 2024 | May 8, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 25 | Sep 2022 | May 1, 2010 · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | May 2024 | Apr 15, 2001 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Rutherford forecast zone and Rutherford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Murfreesboro get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Murfreesboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murfreesboro 5 N weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Murfreesboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 28 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 Murfreesboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 28 mi north-northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 78 mi northwest | 6,600 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 Murfreesboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Murfreesboro, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 10, 2009, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 313 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 12, 2022.
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 Murfreesboro'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.
Murfreesboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Murfreesboro, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 28 miles north-northwest. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Murfreesboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Murfreesboro the lowest scan from KOHX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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