Norris, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Norris, Anderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Norris?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 158 days in the Anderson forecast zone and Anderson County — the most common reported hazard around Norris, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and flash flooding (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds158Aug 2024Jul 5, 2009 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms29Jan 2026Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death
Flash flooding21Jun 2026Apr 17, 1998 · 1 death
Flooding13Feb 2022Feb 23, 2019 · $600,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Mar 2014Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage
High winds3Jan 2019Dec 1, 2006 · $30,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Sep 2004Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage
Blizzards1Jan 2016—

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 Anderson forecast zone and Anderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Norris get?

A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Norris, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norris weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (1.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Norris?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 37 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over NorrisView
KMRX
Knoxville, TN		37 mi east2,400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KJKL
Jackson, KY		104 mi north-northeast10,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KGSP
Greer, SC		139 mi southeast16,000 ftLimited — 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 Norris

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norris, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on November 10, 2002, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 15, 2007.

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 Norris'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.

Norris radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Norris, TN?

KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 37 miles east. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Norris?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Norris the lowest scan from KMRX is about 2,400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Norris 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 Norris, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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