Ripley, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ripley, Lauderdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ripley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 105 days in the Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County — the most common reported hazard around Ripley, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (85 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 105 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Apr 2026 | Jun 21, 2018 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2025 | Jan 15, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2010 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $5.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Dec 4, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $5,000 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 Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ripley get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Ripley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ripley weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 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 Ripley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 34 miles 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 Ripley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 34 mi southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,800 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 Ripley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ripley, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Ripley'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.
Ripley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ripley, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 34 miles southwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ripley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ripley the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ripley 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 Ripley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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