Piperton, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Piperton, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Piperton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Piperton, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (99 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Mar 2026 | Jul 22, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 99 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2023 | Jun 14, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2018 | Apr 27, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2018 | Jul 14, 2018 · 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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Piperton get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Piperton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Collierville weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 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 Piperton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 25 miles 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 Piperton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 25 mi northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 147 mi north-northeast | 17,600 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 Piperton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Piperton, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 302 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on December 9, 2023.
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 Piperton'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.
Piperton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Piperton, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 25 miles northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Piperton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Piperton the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Piperton 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 Piperton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Rossville, TN radar 3 mi
- Collierville, TN radar 5 mi
- Germantown, TN radar 10 mi
- Oakland, TN radar 13 mi
- Arlington, TN radar 14 mi
- Lakeland, TN radar 16 mi
- Bartlett, TN radar 17 mi
- Somerville, TN radar 18 mi
- Memphis, TN radar 21 mi
- Mason, TN radar 25 mi