Rutledge, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rutledge, Grainger County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rutledge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 137 days in the Grainger forecast zone and Grainger County — the most common reported hazard around Rutledge, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 137 | May 2025 | May 20, 2005 · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2022 | Feb 23, 2019 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2023 | Jul 1, 1997 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jan 1999 | Jul 31, 1997 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $15,000 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 Grainger forecast zone and Grainger County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rutledge get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Rutledge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morristown Wfo weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 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 Rutledge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 10 miles southeast. 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 Rutledge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 10 mi southeast | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 92 mi north | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 121 mi southeast | 12,900 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 Rutledge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rutledge, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 9, 1988, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 6 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-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 Rutledge'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.
Rutledge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rutledge, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 10 miles southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rutledge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rutledge the lowest scan from KMRX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rutledge 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 Rutledge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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