Russellville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russellville, Hamblen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russellville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Hamblen forecast zone and Hamblen County — the most common reported hazard around Russellville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Feb 2026 | Jun 30, 1998 · $55,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2025 | Jun 20, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 28, 2024 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2015 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 17, 2004 · $12,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2019 | — |
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 Hamblen forecast zone and Hamblen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russellville get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Russellville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morristown Radio Wcrk weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 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 Russellville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 13 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 Russellville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 13 mi west-southwest | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 92 mi north | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 110 mi south-southeast | 11,100 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 Russellville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russellville, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F2 on March 12, 1967, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 9, 2011.
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 Russellville'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.
Russellville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russellville, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 13 miles west-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russellville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russellville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Russellville 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 Russellville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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