Powells Crossroads, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Powells Crossroads, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Powells Crossroads?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 173 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Powells Crossroads, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (14 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	173	Jun 2026	Feb 20, 2014 · 2 deaths
Heavy snow & winter storms	27	Jan 2025	Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death
Flash flooding	14	Mar 2023	Dec 25, 2015 · 1 death · $280,000 damage
Flooding	11	Mar 2025	Feb 23, 2019 · $3.5 million damage
Ice storms & sleet	2	Jan 2005	—
Hurricanes & tropical storms	1	Sep 2004	Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	1	Jul 2010	Jul 11, 2010 · $25,000 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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Powells Crossroads get?

A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Powells Crossroads, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitwell-Sequatchie Vly weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.6 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.0	0.1	1.3	1.6	0.1	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 Powells Crossroads?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 38 miles west-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 Powells Crossroads	View
KHTX Huntsville, AL	38 mi west-southwest	2,500 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KOHX Nashville, TN	95 mi northwest	8,900 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMRX Knoxville, TN	135 mi east-northeast	15,400 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 Powells Crossroads

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Powells Crossroads, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west of town.

Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Powells Crossroads'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.

Powells Crossroads radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Powells Crossroads, TN?

KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 38 miles west-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Powells Crossroads?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Powells Crossroads the lowest scan from KHTX is about 2,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Powells Crossroads 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 Powells Crossroads, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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