Obion, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Obion, Obion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Obion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 100 days in the Obion forecast zone and Obion County — the most common reported hazard around Obion, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (91 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 100 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Feb 2025 | Dec 15, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Feb 2025 | Apr 3, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2010 | Jul 11, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $25,000 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 Obion forecast zone and Obion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Obion get?
A normal year brings about 5.8 inches of snow to Obion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Union City weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 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 Obion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 61 miles north-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 Obion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 61 mi north-northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,200 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 Obion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Obion, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 18, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 163 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 15, 1971.
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 Obion'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.
Obion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Obion, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 61 miles north-northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Obion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Obion the lowest scan from KPAH is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Obion 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 Obion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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