Sneedville, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sneedville, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sneedville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Sneedville, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Aug 2024 | Apr 3, 2007 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2018 | Feb 14, 2003 · $248,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 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 Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sneedville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 28 miles south-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 Sneedville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 28 mi south-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 73 mi north | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 127 mi south-southeast | 13,900 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 Sneedville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sneedville, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 9, 1988, which passed about 25 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 23, 1968.
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 Sneedville'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.
Sneedville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sneedville, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 28 miles south-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sneedville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sneedville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sneedville 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 Sneedville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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