Rarity Bay, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rarity Bay, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rarity Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 200 days in the Northwest Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Rarity Bay, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 200 | Jun 2025 | Apr 25, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | May 2025 | May 6, 2003 · $11 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2023 | Feb 14, 2003 · $248,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2022 | Nov 29, 2001 · $21,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1996 | Jul 30, 1996 · $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 Northwest Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rarity Bay get?
A normal year brings about 4.0 inches of snow to Rarity Bay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lenoir City weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 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 Rarity Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 60 miles 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 Rarity Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 60 mi northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 114 mi west-southwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 126 mi east-southeast | 13,700 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 Rarity Bay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rarity Bay, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles west of town.
Hail: 227 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 28, 1959.
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 Rarity Bay'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.
Rarity Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rarity Bay, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 60 miles northeast. KHTX (Huntsville, AL) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rarity Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rarity Bay the lowest scan from KMRX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rarity Bay 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 Rarity Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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