Nashville-Davidson, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nashville-Davidson, Davidson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nashville-Davidson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 343 days in the Davidson forecast zone and Davidson County — the most common reported hazard around Nashville-Davidson, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (98 days) and lightning casualties & damage (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 343 | Apr 2026 | Jul 21, 2006 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 98 | Jul 2025 | Mar 27, 2021 · 5 deaths · $20 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 43 | Jul 2025 | Oct 8, 2014 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 4 deaths |
| Flooding | 24 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 10 deaths · $1.5 billion damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Oct 31, 2013 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | May 23, 2018 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death |
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 Davidson forecast zone and Davidson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nashville-Davidson get?
A normal year brings about 4.7 inches of snow to Nashville-Davidson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nashville Intl Ap weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 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 Nashville-Davidson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 13 miles east-northeast. 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 Nashville-Davidson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 13 mi east-northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 48 mi northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 94 mi south-southeast | 8,800 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 Nashville-Davidson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 145 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nashville-Davidson, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 22 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 456 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1985.
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 Nashville-Davidson'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.
Nashville-Davidson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nashville-Davidson, TN?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 13 miles east-northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 48 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nashville-Davidson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nashville-Davidson the lowest scan from KOHX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nashville-Davidson 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 Nashville-Davidson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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