Puryear, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Puryear, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Puryear?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Puryear, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Apr 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | Feb 18, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Feb 17, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jun 2025 | Oct 2, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Apr 14, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2024 | Mar 1, 1997 · $900,000 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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Puryear get?
A normal year brings about 5.2 inches of snow to Puryear, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paris 2 Se weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Puryear?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 50 miles north-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 Puryear | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 50 mi north-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 62 mi east-northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 99 mi east | 9,500 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 Puryear
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Puryear, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Puryear'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.
Puryear radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Puryear, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 50 miles north-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Puryear?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Puryear the lowest scan from KPAH is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Puryear 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 Puryear, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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