Strawberry Plains, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Strawberry Plains, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Strawberry Plains?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Strawberry Plains, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Dec 2025 | Oct 24, 2001 · $270,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Mar 2020 | Feb 28, 2011 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2026 | Aug 7, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2010 | Aug 24, 2010 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2004 | Sep 17, 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Strawberry Plains get?
A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Strawberry Plains, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sevierville weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 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 Strawberry Plains?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 15 miles east-northeast. 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 Strawberry Plains | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 15 mi east-northeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 107 mi north | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 114 mi southeast | 11,800 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 Strawberry Plains
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Strawberry Plains, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on February 21, 1993, which passed about 18 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Strawberry Plains'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.
Strawberry Plains radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Strawberry Plains, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 15 miles east-northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Strawberry Plains?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Strawberry Plains the lowest scan from KMRX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Strawberry Plains 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 Strawberry Plains, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- New Market, TN radar 5 mi
- Blaine, TN radar 6 mi
- Jefferson City, TN radar 10 mi
- Plainview, TN radar 12 mi
- Luttrell, TN radar 12 mi
- Dandridge, TN radar 12 mi
- Sevierville, TN radar 13 mi
- Maynardville, TN radar 15 mi
- Rutledge, TN radar 16 mi
- Knoxville, TN radar 18 mi