Pigeon Forge, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pigeon Forge, Sevier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pigeon Forge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the North Sevier forecast zone and Sevier County — the most common reported hazard around Pigeon Forge, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 181 | Sep 2025 | Jul 5, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Sep 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $3.6 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2020 | Dec 9, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2015 | Dec 16, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2004 | Jul 10, 2004 · 1 death |
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 North Sevier forecast zone and Sevier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pigeon Forge get?
A normal year brings about 7.7 inches of snow to Pigeon Forge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gatlinburg 2 Sw weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 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 Pigeon Forge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 27 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 Pigeon Forge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 27 mi north-northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 99 mi southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 125 mi north | 13,500 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 Pigeon Forge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pigeon Forge, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on January 12, 2023, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 21, 1998.
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 Pigeon Forge'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.
Pigeon Forge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pigeon Forge, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 27 miles north-northeast. KGSP (Greer, SC) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pigeon Forge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pigeon Forge the lowest scan from KMRX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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