Parrottsville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parrottsville, Cocke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parrottsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Northwest Cocke forecast zone and Cocke County — the most common reported hazard around Parrottsville, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Mar 2026 | Jul 4, 1997 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2026 | Jun 18, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Jan 31, 1999 · $45,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2015 | Dec 16, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2004 | — |
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 Northwest Cocke forecast zone and Cocke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parrottsville get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Parrottsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport 1 Nw weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Parrottsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 21 miles west-northwest. 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 Parrottsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 21 mi west-northwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 92 mi south-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 110 mi north | 11,100 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 Parrottsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parrottsville, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 16 miles east of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on January 12, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-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 Parrottsville'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.
Parrottsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parrottsville, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 21 miles west-northwest. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parrottsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parrottsville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Parrottsville 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 Parrottsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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