Sardis, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sardis, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sardis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Sardis, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Apr 2026 | Jan 17, 1999 · 1 death · $2.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2025 | Feb 18, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2020 | Sep 2, 2012 · $30,000 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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sardis get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Sardis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parsons Wtp weather station 15 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Sardis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 89 miles west. 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 Sardis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 89 mi west | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 106 mi north-northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 107 mi south | 10,600 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 Sardis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sardis, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 16, 1998, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 24, 2010.
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 Sardis'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.
Sardis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sardis, TN?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 89 miles west. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sardis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sardis the lowest scan from KNQA is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sardis 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 Sardis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Lexington, TN radar 15 mi
- Adamsville, TN radar 15 mi
- Savannah, TN radar 16 mi
- Parsons, TN radar 17 mi
- Clifton, TN radar 17 mi
- Henderson, TN radar 21 mi
- Selmer, TN radar 25 mi
- Linden, TN radar 28 mi
- Waynesboro, TN radar 31 mi
- Jackson, TN radar 34 mi