Pelham, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pelham, Grundy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pelham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Grundy forecast zone and Grundy County — the most common reported hazard around Pelham, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2024 | May 8, 2024 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2018 | Nov 28, 2011 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2010 | Jan 29, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2005 | Jun 6, 2005 · $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 Grundy forecast zone and Grundy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pelham get?
A normal year brings about 5.4 inches of snow to Pelham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monteagle weather station 7.8 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 Pelham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 30 miles south-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 Pelham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 30 mi south-southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 74 mi north-northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 125 mi northwest | 13,600 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 Pelham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pelham, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 20, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 163 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 Pelham'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.
Pelham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pelham, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 30 miles south-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pelham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pelham the lowest scan from KHTX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pelham 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 Pelham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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