New Johnsonville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Johnsonville, Humphreys County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Johnsonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Humphreys forecast zone and Humphreys County — the most common reported hazard around New Johnsonville, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Apr 2025 | Oct 26, 2019 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Apr 2025 | Aug 21, 2021 · 19 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · 1 death · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 · $60,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Feb 2013 | Feb 21, 2013 · $20,000 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 Humphreys forecast zone and Humphreys County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Johnsonville get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to New Johnsonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Camden weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 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 New Johnsonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 63 miles 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 New Johnsonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 63 mi northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 80 mi east-northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 85 mi north-northwest | 7,600 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 New Johnsonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Johnsonville, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 7, 1971, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 7, 2006.
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 New Johnsonville'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.
New Johnsonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Johnsonville, TN?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 63 miles northeast. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Johnsonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Johnsonville the lowest scan from KHPX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Johnsonville 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 New Johnsonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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