South Fulton, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Fulton, Obion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Fulton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 100 days in the Obion forecast zone and Obion County — the most common reported hazard around South Fulton, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (91 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 100 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Feb 2025 | Dec 15, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Feb 2025 | Apr 3, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2010 | Jul 11, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $25,000 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 Obion forecast zone and Obion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Fulton get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to South Fulton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Martin U Of T Branch E weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 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 South Fulton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 40 miles north. 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 South Fulton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 40 mi north | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 90 mi east | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 97 mi southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 South Fulton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Fulton, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 18, 2025, which passed about 10 miles west of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 15, 1971.
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 South Fulton'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.
South Fulton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Fulton, TN?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 40 miles north. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Fulton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Fulton the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Fulton 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 South Fulton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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