Spring City, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring City, Rhea County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Rhea forecast zone and Rhea County — the most common reported hazard around Spring City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Mar 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2023 | Dec 24, 2015 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Aug 2021 | Feb 14, 2003 · $3.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2015 | Dec 16, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 · $12,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2007 | Mar 3, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2005 | Jul 28, 2005 · $400,000 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 Rhea forecast zone and Rhea County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring City get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Spring City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spring City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Spring City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 86 miles 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 Spring City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 86 mi southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 88 mi east-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,000 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 Spring City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring City, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 30, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 20, 2006.
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 Spring City'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.
Spring City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring City, TN?
KHTX (Huntsville, AL), about 86 miles southwest. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring City the lowest scan from KHTX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Spring City 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 Spring City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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