Sunbright, TN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Sunbright, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Sunbright?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Sunbright, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (25 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds139Mar 2026May 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms36Jan 2025—
Flash flooding25May 2026Jul 19, 2010 · $200,000 damage
Flooding11Mar 2025Feb 28, 2011 · $146,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2015—
High winds2Mar 2025Dec 1, 2006 · $20,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Sep 2004Sep 16, 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 Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Sunbright get?

A normal year brings about 4.9 inches of snow to Sunbright, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lancing 6 Nw weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Sunbright?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 71 miles east. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over SunbrightView
KMRX
Knoxville, TN		71 mi east5,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KOHX
Nashville, TN		105 mi west10,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KJKL
Jackson, KY		120 mi northeast12,700 ftLimited — 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 Sunbright

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunbright, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 13, 2003.

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 Sunbright'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.

Sunbright radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunbright, TN?

KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 71 miles east. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Sunbright?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sunbright the lowest scan from KMRX is about 5,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Sunbright 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 Sunbright, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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