Orme, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orme, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orme?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 173 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Orme, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 173 | Jun 2026 | Feb 20, 2014 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2025 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Mar 2023 | Dec 25, 2015 · 1 death · $280,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Mar 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $3.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2010 | Jul 11, 2010 · $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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Orme get?
A normal year brings about 5.4 inches of snow to Orme, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monteagle weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 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 Orme?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 17 miles west-southwest. 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 Orme | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 17 mi west-southwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 95 mi north-northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFFC Atlanta, GA | 134 mi south-southeast | 15,200 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 Orme
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orme, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 20, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Orme'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.
Orme radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orme, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 17 miles west-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orme?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orme the lowest scan from KHTX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orme 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 Orme, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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