Parsons, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parsons, Decatur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parsons?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 82 days in the Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County — the most common reported hazard around Parsons, mostly in July and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Apr 2026 | Oct 26, 2019 · $3.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Feb 2025 | Jan 29, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 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 Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parsons get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Parsons, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parsons Wtp weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Parsons?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 88 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 Parsons | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 88 mi north-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 97 mi east-northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 101 mi west-southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Parsons
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parsons, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 9 miles west of town and caused 38 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 4, 2020.
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 Parsons'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.
Parsons radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parsons, TN?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 88 miles north-northeast. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parsons?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parsons the lowest scan from KHPX is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Parsons 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 Parsons, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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