Oak Ridge, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oak Ridge, Anderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oak Ridge?
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 Oak Ridge, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 158 | Aug 2024 | Jul 5, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | Apr 17, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Feb 2022 | Feb 23, 2019 · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2019 | Dec 1, 2006 · $30,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 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 Oak Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Oak Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oak Ridge Atdd weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 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 Oak Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 52 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 Oak Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 52 mi east-northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 124 mi southwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 125 mi north-northeast | 13,500 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 Oak Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oak Ridge, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on November 10, 2002, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 28, 1959.
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 Oak Ridge'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.
Oak Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oak Ridge, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 52 miles east-northeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oak Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oak Ridge the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Kingston, TN radar 14 mi
- Harriman, TN radar 15 mi
- Loudon, TN radar 16 mi
- Louisville, TN radar 17 mi
- Knoxville, TN radar 19 mi
- Rocky Top, TN radar 19 mi